Incident Overview
The incident occurred after a night landing when the pilot taxied the aircraft to an unlit parking area and stopped. According to the pilot, while he was looking for a parking space, his friends came out of the waiting room. One of them approached the right side of the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that he saw his friend moving toward the propeller. He shouted a warning and shut off the engine. However, his friend was struck on the arm by the revolving propeller before the propeller stopped.
The aircraft had landed at night, and the parking area was unlighted. The pilot had stopped the aircraft and was searching for a parking space when the friend approached. The pilot's warning and engine shutdown were not sufficient to prevent the contact.