On September 30, 1987, a Casa 212-200 (registration N436CA) operated by Executive Air Charter,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near San Juan, PR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A lineboy scheduled to refuel an aircraft was struck by the right engine propeller after the co-pilot was helping passengers deplane and the pilot remained in the cockpit with engines winding down.
Incident
A lineboy assigned to refuel an aircraft was struck by the right engine propeller. The incident occurred after the aircraft's engines had been shut down and were winding down.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the co-pilot was assisting passengers in deplaning while the pilot remained inside the aircraft with the engines winding down after shutdown. The pilot reported observing a commotion outside the aircraft and shortly thereafter exited the cockpit. Upon exiting, the pilot realized that an individual, identified as a lineboy scheduled to refuel the aircraft, had been struck by the right engine propeller. The pilot added that he did not see the lineboy approach the aircraft.
Aftermath
The circumstances surrounding the incident are based on the pilot's statement. No further details regarding the lineboy's condition or the aircraft's subsequent status were provided in the source.
