ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354780
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| Date: | Sunday 22 February 1998 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: | Zwart KIT FOX VIXEN |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N955F |
| MSN: | V95050032 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 110 hours |
| Engine model: | Yamaha 1300CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Weyers Cave, VA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KSHD) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that a few minutes after departure, he smelled 'hot rubber' and started to return to the airport. After the turn, the drive belt between the engine and propeller failed. When the pilot realized that the airplane could not reach the runway, he elected to perform a forced landing in a field. Upon touchdown, the nose wheel dug in the soft terrain and the airplane nosed over. The investigation revealed the builder/pilot had used a 4-inch wide cog belt between the engine and propeller. The cogs were worn off and would not rotate the propeller. The belt manufacturer recommended that cog belts not be used in aviation applications.
Probable Cause: The failure of the propeller drive train after the pilot/builder installed an improper drive belt.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA068
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 18:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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