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| Date: | Thursday 7 September 2023 |
| Time: | 19:57 |
| Type: |  General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper |
| Owner/operator: | US - Air Force |
| Registration: | 12-4209 |
| MSN: | 08-5049 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Gray Butte Airfield (04CA) -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | |
While involved in a MGT (Mishap Ground Test), a technician Walked into the rear propeller. It was determined that lighting conditions would make it almost impossible to see the propeller while concentrating on a handheld device.
Sources:
https://www.afjag.af.mil/Portals/77/AIB-Reports/2023/7SEP23%20AFMC%20MQ-9A%20GRAY%20BUTTE%20AIRFIELD%20AIB%20Report.pdf
https://dronexl.co/2024/04/07/drone-propeller-claims-life-air-force-contractor/
https://weartv.com/amp/news/nation-world/air-force-contractor-dead-after-walking-into-drone-propeller-while-using-handheld-device-stephanie-cosme-gray-butte-airfield-palmdale-california-military-accident-mq-9a
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Jan-2025 10:47 | Justanormalperson | Added |
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