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Old 18th February 2006 | 18:49
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mickjoebill
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Originally Posted by Gordy
The aircraft got into ground resonance, started shaking badly, and the mechanic jumped out to run away and was struck by a blade.
Sections of NTSB 830 Accident reporting
A terrible event.

Not wishing to refer to this case directly, have I missed something or are there circumstances where it is prudent to dodge under turning rotors rather than stay inside in an emergency?


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