Incident Overview
A pilot reported that he completed his preflight inspection and returned to the office to pay tie-down fees for three days. Upon returning, he started the engine and contacted ground control for taxi instructions. However, he was unable to taxi because the nosewheel chock was still in place.
Chock Removal Attempt
The pilot's wife, who was not a pilot, volunteered to remove the chock. She exited the airplane to the right and walked in front of the right wing, where she attempted to remove the chock from the right side of the nose gear, aft of the propeller. While doing so, she was struck by the propeller.
Pilot's Response
The pilot stated that he heard and felt a slight thud in the vicinity of the propeller. He then shut down the engine and exited the airplane. No further details were provided in the report.