Incident Overview
A witness reported observing a pilot walking around his airplane while his 11-year-old son sat inside. Shortly after, the witness saw the pilot lying unresponsive in front of the engine, with the son screaming on the phone to 911. The son attempted to describe his location, prompting the witness to contact ground control via the airplane's radio. Ground control then dispatched rescue personnel.
Police Report Details
According to the police report, the pilot sustained a serious head wound, and blood spatter was observed on the propeller. The report also noted that after the pilot was taken to the hospital, the airplane's power and fuel had to be turned off and the airplane tied down.
Wife's Statement
The pilot's wife stated that her husband and son were planning to depart on a cross-country flight before the accident occurred.