Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA284

Leroy, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N764V

FLEET 2

Analysis

The pilot performed low-level maneuvering during a local flight. The airplane's propeller separated from the engine and the pilot performed a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees. An on-scene examination of the propeller hub keyway revealed that it was cracked.

Factual Information

The pilot performed a low level maneuvering during a local flight. The airplane's propeller separated from the engine and the pilot performed a forced landing. The airplane impacted trees. An on-scene examination of the propeller hub keyway revealed it was cracked.

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power due to the propeller hub failure during a low-level maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the trees encountered during the forced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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