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 details the propeller accident involving model Lauren Scruggs, who was severely injured after deplaning an Aviat Husky with the propeller still running.
The pilot had attempted to divert Scruggs away from the moving prop, but turned his attention elsewhere after believing she was clear.
Scruggs walked into the moving propeller, an action her parents believe occurred as she returned to thank the pilot.
The accident resulted in critical injuries for Scruggs, 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.