ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358946
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| Date: | Sunday 28 May 1995 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: | Moncrief ZODIAC 601 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N18FL |
| MSN: | 6-3073 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 19 hours |
| Engine model: | ROTAX 912 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fernandina Bch, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , FL (55J) |
| (55J) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE NOTED THE PROPELLER FLEW OFF THE ENGINE. HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A MARSH SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE PROPELLER RETENTION BOLTS REVEALED FRACTURE SURFACES WITH SIGNATURES CONSISTENT WITH FATIGUE DUE TO UNDERTORQUE.
Probable Cause: THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ADEQUATELY TORQUE THE PROPELLER BOLTS DURING THE LAST INSPECTION RESULTING IN THE BOLT FAILURES AND THE LOSS OF THE PROPELLER.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA95LA140
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 19:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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