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May 19, 1995 · Air Tractor AT-502 · N4536Q
Mcgehee, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Mcgehee, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-502
Tail Number
N4536Q
Operator
D and D Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW95LA207
THE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED IN THE CHEMICAL LOADING AREA, AND WAS UNOCCUPIED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. SUBSEQUENTLY, A GROUND CREW MEMBER, WHO WAS LOADING CHEMICALS, WALKED INTO THE TURNING PROPELLER AND RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE GROUND SERVICE PERSON'S LACK OF ATTENTION AND FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE TURNING PROPELLER.
Full Narrative
On May 19, 1995, at 1500 central daylight time, a ground crew member was fatally injured when he walked into a turning propeller at McGehee, Arkansas. The aircraft, which was not damaged, was an Air Tractor AT502, N4536Q, operating under 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. At the time of the accident, the engine was running and the aircraft was unoccupied. The ground crew member was loading chemicals and walked into the turning propeller. The experience level, qualifications, and training of the ground crew member is unknown.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMcgehee Municipal (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-502
Tail NumberN4536Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorD and D Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6-15 · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO