Incident Overview
Flight 3894 was positioned on the ramp with its right engine operating in preparation for departure. An off-duty, non-revenue employee, traveling to Newark, was assisting a station agent with flight preparations when the accident occurred. Neither the flight crew nor the station agent were aware of the employee's presence on the right side of the aircraft until they heard a loud thump and observed the employee lying beneath the propeller. The accident took place during the hours of darkness.
Details
The employee was injured in the incident. The specifics of the injuries are not detailed in the source. The aircraft remained on the ramp, and the exact aircraft type and registration are not provided.
Personnel and Operations
The employee was off-duty and not in a revenue status, but was traveling to Newark after assisting. The station agent and flight crew were unaware of the employee's location near the operating propeller. The source does not specify whether the station agent was also an employee or contractor.
Sequence of Events
While the aircraft was stationary with the right engine running, the employee moved to the right side. The crew and agent only learned of the employee's position after hearing a thump and seeing him under the propeller. No further sequence is described.
Environmental Conditions
The accident occurred during darkness, but no other weather or lighting conditions are mentioned.
Note: The source does not state a probable cause. This article is based solely on the provided information.