Casualties unknown

Station Agent Struck by Aircraft Propeller While Retrieving Wheel Chocks (N64002)

San Francisco, CA, US

On January 20, 1983, a Beech C-99 (registration N64002) operated by Wings West Airlines, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near San Francisco, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A station agent with 12 years of experience was struck by the left engine propeller after signaling the aircraft to stop and moving to retrieve wheel chocks. She had met all training requirements, including ramp safety.

Synopsis

A station agent assisting in the parking of an aircraft was struck by the rotating propeller of the left engine. The incident occurred after she signaled the aircraft to stop, placed her lighted wands on the ramp, and moved toward the stationary aircraft to get wheel chocks.

Incident Details

According to the report, the agent had signaled the aircraft to stop. After placing her lighted wands on the ramp, she moved toward the stationary aircraft to retrieve the wheel chocks. As she approached the chocks, she walked into the rotating propeller of the left engine. The propeller struck her.

Background

The agent had 12 years of ramp experience and had met all training requirements, including ramp safety procedures. No further details about the aircraft or the extent of injuries were provided in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42013. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.