An Oklahoma mother-of-three was struck and killed by a plane wing while riding a lawnmower on an airport runway.
On Friday afternoon, Samantha Hayes, 27, was operating the lawnmower on the grass at Broken Bow Airport, a small airport located 170 miles northeast of Dallas.
According to KFOR, 70-year-old pilot James Baxter was also getting ready to land his 1972 Bananza A36 on the runway at the time.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Mr Baxter spotted Hayes riding the mower and quickly tried to manoeuvre the craft to avoid hitting her but was unable to do so.
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The wing of the plane clipped Hayes in the head.
At the scene, the 27-year-old was declared dead.
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At the time of the accident, it is unknown if she worked at the small airport or why she was riding a lawnmower there.
Friends have later recalled her as a diligent and loving mother.
One individual said on Facebook that Samantha Hayes was a lovely excellent mom to her three children.
“She was a single mom who worked hard to give them a safe and loving home! These babies knew they were loved everyday all day!”
“We never know when these things are gonna happen but they can and for her it did.”
