# NTSB investigations: Propeller/rotor contact to person NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 4 of 4 · 182 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI84LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA081.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1984 · N6372C · No damage > The pilot was found lying on the ramp under the front of the aircraft, bleeding profusely from scalp wounds. Although he was unable to recall the circumstances preceding the accident, he noted that it would not have occurred had he not attempted to 'pull the… - [NTSB FTW84LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA105.md): Bell 206B III · Vermillion 255b · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1983 · N2145C · Minor damage > While waiting for passengers to board the helicopter the plt heard and felt something hit the tail rotor. The eng was immediately shut down and it was revealed that a passenger had walked into the tail rotor. The passenger was was well experienced in… - [NTSB MKC84FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA046.md): Cessna 182G · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N2123R · No damage > The plt was struck on the leg by the acft propeller as he pulled the propeller through during preflight. The eng had been preheated in an enclosed hanger due to the frigid temperatures. The plt stated he primed the engine and put the keyin the ignition prior… - [NTSB ATL84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA072.md): Cessna 182B · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N2354G · No damage > The acft propeller struck a passenger approaching to board the acft. The plt had started the acft for warm-up prior to the boarding. The passenger stumbled approaching the acft and fell into the revolving propeller. - [NTSB DEN84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Helena, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N4818D · Minor damage > The acft propeller struck a passenger who was attemping to sweep snow off the acft. The plt's and passenger's version of mishap vary. The plt stated he instructed the passenger to stay away from the acft. The passenger stated the plt toldhim to sweep the snow… - [NTSB DEN84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Yankton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1983 · N52419 · No damage > The plt stated the eng wouldn't start & he suspected a dead spot on the starter. He then asked a mechanic to rotate the prop. All switches were off except the battery switch. When the mechanic moved the prop the eng started & the prop struck the mechanic.… - [NTSB DEN84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA050.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N477MA · No damage > The acft propeller struck a 12 year old male passenger after he deplaned. The accident occurred on an unlighted ramp at about 1930 hours MST. The boy had walked forward along the fuselage to look into the cockpit when he was hit. His father was in the… - [NTSB LAX84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA044.md): Cessna TU206G · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N756DG · No damage > The pilot's body was found under the front of the acft by the propeller. All cockpit controls were in the start positionand the acft was not chocked or tied down. The payroll checks the pilot was to deliver were found in the acft. - [NTSB LAX83LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA459.md): Cessna 152 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N47048 · No damage > After landing at night, the plt taxied to an unlighted parking area & stopped. He stated that while he was looking for a parking space, his friends came out of the waiting room & 1 of them approached the right side of the acft. The plt said he saw his friend… - [NTSB LAX83FA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA444.md): Cessna T210M · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N8052M · Minor damage > After landing at night, the plt taxied to a non-illuminated ramp area & stopped to deplane the passenger, who held a student plt certificate. The purpose of the passenger deplaning in that area was for her to obtain a vehicle & meet the plt at the acft's… - [NTSB MIA83LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA229.md): Cessna 172I · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N8366L · Minor damage > The acft landed at aprx 0215 EDT. After arriving at the ramp, the plt's wife exited from the acft thru the right door. She then walked in front of the acft & was struck by the propeller. The plt's wife was fatally injured & he was taken to a hospital & was… - [NTSB LAX83FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA393.md): Hughes 369HS · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N90958 · Substantial damage > The plt was on a mission to transport company personnel & had landed on a barge that was being used as a helipad. The barge was about 250 ft long & 75 ft wide. After arriving, the plt parked the helicopter with the tail boom as close to the edge of the barge… - [NTSB CHI83LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA372.md): Cessna 177B · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N35083 · No damage > The plt was unable to start the eng using normal procedures. He obtained the use of an APU & still could not make an electrical start. He stated that he turned the magneto & master switches off & rotated the propeller (prop) backwards 1/2 turn (to check for… - [NTSB ATL83LKW02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LKW02.md): Cessna 152 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N5270B · Minor damage > The acft propeller struck a deplaned female passenger as she proceeded to the front of the acft prior to engine shutdown. The plt stated that his attention was primarily on the fact that the idle RPM seemed high to him and he failed to note his passenger exit… - [NTSB LAX83FUA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA04.md): Cessna 182 · Avalon Catalina, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N3602U · No damage > The acft propeller struck the arm of a lineman who was assisting the plt to start the acft the plt stated that the propeller was turning slowly and he asked for help. The lineman requested that all switches be turned off and proceed toturn the propeller which… - [NTSB SEA83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA148.md): Cessna 150-J · Connell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N1053M · No damage > The plt stated he was preparing to shut down the engine when the passenger deplaned & inadvertently walked into the prop. - [NTSB NYC83LNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LNA03.md): Cessna 150 · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N11196 · No damage > The acft propeller struck a passenger who was walking around the acft in preparation for boarding. The acft had been taxied in from landing and stopped near the coffee shop. The wife of the passenger on board the acft approached theacft prior to engine shut… - [NTSB FTW83LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA177.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1983 · N927BA · No damage > Three observers accompanied the aircrew & other passengers on a flt to transport skydivers aloft. Prior to the flt, all 3 of the observers were briefed not to exit the acft until the engines were secured. However, 1 of the 3 discussed the need to move a… - [NTSB MKC83FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA072.md): Swearingen SA 226TC · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N237AM · Minor damage > Rotating right prop struck a female child passenger who had run down the acft airstair to retrieve a doll she had dropped while climbing the airstair to board for the flt. A company attendant was stationed at the left (stopped) prop, but not on or near the… - [NTSB MKC83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA061.md): Beech M35 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N9708R · No damage > The acft engine fired as the pilot hand-propped it and the propeller struck the pilot in the leg. The pilot had tried the starter but could not get a start. He turned the switches off and decided to pull the prop through by hand. He pulled it through… - [NTSB LAX83FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA076.md): Beech C-99 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1983 · N64002 · Minor damage > The acft propeller struck a station agent who was assisting in the parking of the acft. After signaling the acft to stopthe agent placed her lighted wanes on the ramp and moved toward the stationary acft to get the wheel chocks. As she approached the chocks… - [NTSB ANC83IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA007.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Homer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N3904 · Minor damage > After removing the floats and reinstalling the wheels on the aircraft, the pilot received permission to take off on a roadway bridge thats spans beluga lake. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the plane to nearby Homer airport. On takeoff, the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC82FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA230.md): Bell 222 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N2772H · Minor damage > The helicopter (hel) was being loaded with the engines running. The flt crew were at the ctls when the acdnt occurred. Initially, 4 paxs were escorted to the hel by a customer svc agent. As the 4 boarded, the agent retrieved their carry on baggage. Aft they… - [NTSB SEA82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA165.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Renton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N9613J · No damage > Pilot parked aircraft with engine running to discharge passenger. Passenger jumped off right wing into prop. - [NTSB FTW82DRA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRA26.md): Cessna 150 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N150WM · No damage > The pilot of N150WM was giving free rides to guests. He taxied to the active runway after a landing and discharged a passenger. A female passenger walked out to the airplane to get in but due to the fact she had previously rode, the pilot asked her to let… - [NTSB ANC82DAG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG48.md): Maule M-5 · Nera Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N369X · Minor damage > The passenger was struck by the propeller while he was attempting to assist in beaching the float plane. The pilot stated that as he beached the aircraft and was shutting down the engine, the passenger (contrary to repeated instructions) exited the cabin.… - [NTSB FTW82FRA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA25.md): Cessna 177RG · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N53070 · No damage > After returning from a short cross-country, the pilot taxied to his parking spot. His car was park on one side of the aircraft's parking spot and another car was on the opposite side. The pilot's wife deplaned to move his car while the aircraft engine was… - [NTSB LAX82DUG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUG12.md): Swearingen SA226-TC · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N1009R · Minor damage > After starting the engines at night, a signal was given to a line service employee to disconnect the APU. While attempting to disconnect the APU, the line service employee moved into the path of the right propeller and was seriously injured. - [NTSB LAX82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA147.md): S.N.I.A.S. AS350 · Gold Strike, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N5768Z · Minor damage > The helicopter had just returned from a sightseeing tour of the grand canyon. The pilot reported that the passengers wanted to get out while the helicopter was undergoing its two-minute, cool-down period. The pilot escorted four of the passengers from the… - [NTSB CHI82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA111.md): Beech 95 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1982 · N2765Y · No damage > It was dark and the temperature was about 20 degrees when the pilot and two passengers arrived at the plane. The pilot had started the right engine before the passengers arrived, but the left engine failed to start in the cold temperature. The pilot was… - [NTSB CHI82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA079.md): Mooney M20J · Crystal, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1982 · N201WM · No damage > While attempting to start the eng, the pilot could not get the starter to engage. He asked the passenger to get out and rotate the propeller to a different location in hopes of getting the starter to engage. With the magnetos and master switch off, the prop… - [NTSB FTW82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA076.md): Bell 12 · Mustang Blk A11 · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N1080S · No damage > While the helicopter was at flight idle waiting for the next load of passengers to board, a passenger, who had been trained in helicopter safety, walked into the rotor blades. The passenger was attempting to pass behind the tail rotor when he was struck in… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 370) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=370&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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