Worker killed after walking into spinning plane propeller at Arizona airport: FAA

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Marana, Arizona
Incident type
Workplace, Aircraft

Summary

Workplace Accident Marana Arizona in Marana, Arizona: A worker was killed after walking into the spinning propeller of a parked Cessna 208B airplane at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona. The horrific accident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on June 13th, following the plane's landing and parking.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Eduardo Hernandez Worker Fatal

Original reporting

Worker killed after walking into spinning plane propeller at Arizona airport: FAA | FOX 10 Phoenix

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