AAIB investigation to Mercury, G-MYUB

Pilot struck on his face by the propeller, Otherton Airport, Staffordshire, 26 March 2017.

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 March 2017
• Aircraft type: Mercury
• Location: Otherton Airport, Staffordshire
• Registration: G-MYUB

Summary:

Whilst running the engine for the purpose of investigating a misfire, the aircraft jumped over a chock that had been placed in front of the nosewheel. Whilst retrieving the chock from close to the rear of the aircraft, the pilot was struck on his face by the still-turning propeller.

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Mercury, G-MYUB 08-17

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Published 10 August 2017