NTSB Offers New Details Into Propeller Accident

Bethany Whitfield

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:44 PM ET

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A preliminary NTSB report provides new details on the propeller accident that severely injured model Lauren Scruggs after landing.
The pilot left the propeller running and attempted to divert Scruggs away from it, but then dropped his arm and turned his attention away, after which she was struck.
Scruggs' parents believe she may have walked into the moving propeller while returning to thank the pilot for the flight.
Scruggs sustained severe injuries, including the loss of her left hand and eye.

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A preliminary NTSB report on the propeller accident that left 23-year-old model Lauren Scruggs seriously injured offers new details into the turn of events leading up to the accident.

According to the report, the pilot of the Aviat Husky carrying Scruggs left the propeller running as he opened the right door of the aircraft for her to deplane after landing at Aero Country Airport in McKinney, Texas, on the night of Dec. 3.