Hmmm, how horrible.
But that girl, and the one in my post replying to ChrisT, are both still alive.
I'll let my colleagues know about your thoughts on the Cub; all are shocked
that it could happen to one so experienced.
Chris
On 22 Feb 2012, at 20:08, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
> I just spent a few minutes trying to recall my habits of fifty years ago. I
> seem to recall that I normally climbed out behind the struts, which would
> make it more difficult to approach the prop. However, many wood-spar Cubs
> were placarded to be soloed from the rear seat only. Hence, if he was
> climbing out of the front seat, he might have stepped down on the wheel and
> been fairly close to the prop. I can recall a few times when, with no one
> else around, I stood behind the prop and started the engine. Cubs on floats
> are often started this way.
>
> There was a case in the Dallas, TX area around Christmas time where a
> talented young model exited a small plane at night, following a sight-seeing
> flight to look at the Christmas lights, and walked into the prop in the
> dark. She lost a hand and an eye, and is still recovering from head
> injuries. It does happen.
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