stereotypes.... basis in fact...

**zraver** · 05 Dec 11,, 23:56

poor girl but damn....

Fashion Magazine Editor Walks Into Plane Propeller | Fox News

**dave lukins** · 06 Dec 11,, 00:10

Dreadful. She is lucky she wasn't killed.

**mustavaris** · 06 Dec 11,, 10:13

Brain injuries.. I am not sure if she was lucky..

**Gramps** · 06 Dec 11,, 14:03

Very sad.

**Chogy** · 06 Dec 11,, 15:45

This is all over the local news. Long-term recovery is going to be extremely challenging.

Part of the briefing as pilot in command of a small airplane like that is discussion of propeller dangers. And commonly, people remain seated until engine(s) are shut down. I'm guessing the pilot is going to share in the blame.

**Stitch** · 06 Dec 11,, 17:48

I remember flying with my father in a variety of small aircraft when I was younger, and I always remember him yelling "CLEAR!" out the (open) window before he engaged the starter; I don't know if that's still SOP when operating a small aircraft. I also remember we weren't allowed to open the door upon parking until AFTER the propeller(s) had stopped turning.