Casualties unknown

1991-11-09: Beech C99 (N3063W) — Horizon Air — Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY, US

On November 9, 1991, a Beech C99 (registration N3063W) operated by Horizon Air was involved in an aviation accident near Syracuse, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE CO-PILOT TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE ROTATING PROPELLER DUE TO DIVERSION OF ATTENTION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During pre-taxi checks on a commuter airliner, a first officer checking baggage doors walked into the propeller and was thrown outboard. The aircraft had no markings indicating the propeller area.

Incident Description

A commuter airliner, fully loaded with passengers and crew, had its engines started. Before taxiing, a pod baggage door warning light illuminated in the cockpit. The first officer exited the cockpit to inspect the two external lower doors. He was observed checking the doors and then stood up in the area between the fuselage and engine, forward of the wing leading edge and behind the propeller arc. He walked into the propeller and was thrown outboard of the engine toward the wing tip.

Aircraft Information

The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date of the event were not detailed in the source. The aircraft was a commuter airliner with engines and propellers, featuring a pod baggage door with a warning light system.

Markings

The airplane had no markings to indicate the area of the propeller plane or the proximity of the propeller. This absence was noted by investigators.

Investigation Findings

Investigators documented that no markings were present on the airplane to indicate the propeller plane or its proximity. No further causal factors were stated in the source.

Aftermath

The source does not provide details on injuries, damage, or subsequent actions. The first officer's contact with the propeller resulted in him being thrown outward, but outcomes are not described.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18513. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.