ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286197
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| Date: | Thursday 27 March 2008 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N65MK |
| MSN: | 25253 |
| Engine model: | Textron Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Aurora, Oregon -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Aurora State Airport, OR (KUAO) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot departed on a test flight for a propeller installation. The pilot said that during the flight, a malfunction occurred and "the propeller was free-wheeling." The pilot force-landed the airplane in soft, muddy terrain and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not provide any information regarding the circumstances of the propeller failure following the accident and the reason for the malfunction was not determined.
Probable Cause: A propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA08LA098
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 07:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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