Accident E616S-ED , Saturday 18 May 2024

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Date:	Saturday 18 May 2024
Time:	07:18
Type:	E616S-ED
Owner/operator:	B&C
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Minor
Category:	Accident
Location:	near 779-136 Bangsan-dong, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do - South Korea
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
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Investigating agency:	ARAIB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During a pre-flight inspection of the unmanned multicopter near the drone storage area, the instructor pilot noticed a ringing phone. While momentarily checking his pants pocket, the pilot quickly returned his attention to the drone, only to find it approaching him. The drone collided with the pilot's face and both hands (left and right), causing it to crash.

The pilot sustained serious injuries, including lacerations to the face and hands. Additionally, parts of the drone, including the motor, propellers, and remote control, were damaged.

Cause of the Incident:
The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (hereafter referred to as "the Board") determined the cause of the incident to be "operator error due to distraction during drone operation."

Accident investigation: