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Mechanic fighting for his life after his arm was chopped off by spinning propeller

Another tragedy which could have been avoided. Propellers are dangerous!

The plane’s engine was still running while Jan Fiala, 52, was making repairs
Fighting for his life in a Slovakian hospital after blades struck his arm, face
Breath test on the pilot in cockpit at the time showed he had been drinking

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By: Robbiesmurf - 18th August 2015 at 13:47

That’s not to say that you can’t work on it, but you should be aware of the dangers when things are turning and burning.
I have worked on numerous a/c in that state out of necessity. Props and vacuum cleaners should be treated with great respect.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 18th August 2015 at 07:22

Exactly

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By: Robbiesmurf - 18th August 2015 at 06:54

Why was he working on the a/c with the engine running?

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