AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BNSZ

Pilot injured by the propeller, Halfpenny Green Airfield, Staffordshire, 9 April 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 August 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 April 2017
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
• Location: Halfpenny Green Airfield, Staffordshire
• Registration: G-BNSZ

Summary:

Whilst the pilot was turning the propeller by hand, it suddenly spun over approximately five revolutions, striking him on his right elbow and causing a small injury.

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Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BNSZ 08-17

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Published 10 August 2017