Prop strikes are more common than most pilots realize. Depending on the circumstance, they dont have to be reported to the NTSB if damage is not considered substantial. But if you have ever had to pay for a new prop or an engine tear-down, there is no way on earth youd consider a prop strike minor. They are to be avoided.
Prop strikes are more common and costly than generally perceived, often leading to significant expenses like engine tear-downs, even if not always requiring NTSB reporting.
Common causes of prop strikes include encountering various objects off pavement, such as tiedown anchors, markers, fence posts, and even personal items like lawn chairs or coolers.
Uneven and changing terrain, including growing grass, fallen trees, or shifting obstacles, also poses a significant risk for prop strikes on landing, takeoff, and taxiing surfaces.
Prop strikes are more common than most pilots realize. Depending on the circumstance, they don’t have to be reported to the NTSB if damage is not considered substantial. But if you have ever had to pay for a new prop or an engine tear-down, there is no way on earth you’d consider a prop strike minor. They are to be avoided.
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