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July 23, 2009 · Piper PA-25-235 · N6689Z
Miller, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Miller, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N6689Z
Operator
Plane Cents Aviation
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN09CA469
The aerial application airplane completed its last flight for the day and was parked with the engine running for cooling purposes before it was shut down. A ground support person, who was an aircraft loader, assisted in the cleaning of the airplane with the engine running. The loader began rinsing underneath the airplane and progressed inwards toward the wing root. The loader received serious injuries when he stood up and was stuck three times by the rotating propeller.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the operator to shut down aircraft while conducting servicing which resulted in a ground person being struck by the rotating aircraft propeller.
Full Narrative
The aerial application airplane completed its last flight for the day and was parked with the engine running for cooling purposes before it was shut down. A ground support person, who was an aircraft loader, assisted in the cleaning of the airplane while the engine was still running. The loader began rinsing underneath the airplane and progressed inwards toward the wing root. The loader received serious injuries when he stood up and was stuck three times by the rotating propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKingsley Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN6689Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorPlane Cents Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0