A 37-year-old woman named Amanda Gallagher died after backing into a plane’s propeller while trying to take a picture at an airfield in Kansas. She was on a flight as an observer with Air Capital Drop Zone to take photos, but moved in front of the wing while the plane was boarding and accidentally stepped into the spinning propeller. The company owner described her as beautiful both inside and out and said her death had a profound impact on the Drop Zone community. Cook Airfield, where the incident occurred, confirmed the woman’s death and asked for thoughts for her friends and family. A GoFundMe was started to help with funeral expenses, describing Gallagher as kind, adventurous, and creative. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident. Gallagher’s death highlights the importance of following safety procedures at airfields to prevent accidents like this from happening in the future.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com