Incident Description
After completing a parachute drop flight, the airplane taxied back to the ramp area and parked with the engine running while the next group of parachutists boarded. During this time, a parachutist who had just landed contacted the propeller and sustained a serious injury.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses reported observing the parachutist descending toward the airplane without altering her course. One witness stated he "tackled" the parachutist to the ground; however, the parachute became entangled in the airplane's propeller and subsequently dragged the parachutist into the propeller.
Parachutist Experience
The parachutist had completed an estimated 18 prior jumps, which included 4 jumps at the accident airport.
Weather Conditions
Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were calm.