Woman dies in tragic airplane propeller accident at Cook Airfield
Woman critically injured by airplane propeller at Cook Airfield, dies later
A woman in her 30s died in a tragic accident at Cook Airfield in Derby, Kansas, after stepping into an active airplane propeller while taking photos on Saturday, October 26, around 3 p.m.
Sedgwick County dispatch received the report about the incident at the airfield. Derby, located in Sedgwick County, is the largest suburb of Wichita.
Deputies arriving at the scene found the woman critically injured from backing into the propeller while photographing people boarding and disembarking planes. She was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical condition, where she later died from her injuries.
Authorities are investigating the accident. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Amanda Gallagher, according to a GoFundMe page.
“Amanda Gallagher was kind, adventurous, creative and beautiful inside and out. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed,” the page stated. “On October 26th, Amanda passed away in a very sad accident, doing what she loved, skydiving and taking pictures! As her family processes through this tragic accident, they could use your help covering the funeral expenses. Please consider helping them out and also keeping them all in your prayers.”
Cook Airfield expressed their condolences on Facebook, stating, “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the young lady who died yesterday after a tragic accident with an airplane propeller on Cook Airfield. I wasn’t there when it happened, so I will not speculate on what could have or should have happened differently. Just please keep her family, her friends and her Air Capital Drop Zone family in your prayers and thoughts.”
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office was contacted for a statement but did not immediately respond.
What Other Media Are Saying
- KNSS Radio reports on a woman’s fatal airfield accident near Derby, highlighting the incident and potential causes while expressing condolences to the family involved.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened at Cook Airfield in Derby, Kansas?
A woman died after stepping into an active airplane propeller while taking photos.
Who was the victim in the Cook Airfield accident?
The victim was identified as 37-year-old Amanda Gallagher.
What was Amanda Gallagher doing when the accident occurred?
She was photographing people boarding and disembarking planes.
How did Cook Airfield respond to the incident?
Cook Airfield expressed condolences on Facebook, asking for prayers for her family and friends.
Is there any ongoing investigation into the accident?
Yes, authorities are investigating the accident.
