ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 364445
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| Date: | Sunday 29 September 1991 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: | Rutan VariViggen |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N22VV |
| MSN: | 204 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 228 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Greenville, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Hillsboro, IL (3K4) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AN OWNER BUILT EXPERIMENTAL AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED SEPARATION OF THE WOODEN PROPELLER DURING CLIMB FROM TAKEOFF. EXAMINATION OF THE FAILED ATTACHMENT BOLTS SHOWED THE NUTS HAD BOTTOMED AGAINST THE UNTHREADED SHANK WHILE CLINCHING THE PROPELLER HUB TO ITS FLANGE.
Probable Cause: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OF THE PROPELLER.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI91DEV05
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2024 15:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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