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May 16, 2020 · Air Creation Tanarg · N837TB
Buckeye, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Buckeye, AZ
Aircraft
Air Creation Tanarg (2005)
Tail Number
N837TB
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR20CA150
The accident pilot had been preforming touch and go landings with several trike pilots when he decided to land and talk to another trike pilot on the ground. After landing and setting the parking brake, he exited his trike with the engine still running, to go talk to the other pilot. When he returned to his trike, it had started to move, and he chased after it. As he neared the trike, he attempted to reach around to the right rear strut with his left hand, to stop it. However, the pilot did not see the rear mounted propeller, and his left-hand fingers were struck by the propeller and he was seriously injured. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane's propeller, which resulted in a serious injury when the propeller struck his hand.
Full Narrative
The accident pilot had been preforming touch and go landings with several trike pilots when he decided to land and talk to another trike pilot on the ground. After landing and setting the parking brake, he exited his trike with the engine still running, to go talk to the other pilot. When he returned to his trike, it had started to move, and he chased after it. As he neared the trike, he attempted to reach around to the right rear strut with his left hand, to stop it. However, the pilot did not see the rear mounted propeller, and his left-hand fingers were struck by the propeller and he was seriously injured. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:47 MST
Nearest AirportBuckeye Muni (0nm NNE)
Runway35
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Creation Tanarg
Tail NumberN837TB
Aircraft CategoryWsft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 921L · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Sprt · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC