ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376268
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| Date: | Thursday 12 September 1985 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  North American SNJ-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N86WW |
| MSN: | 6400 414 |
| Engine model: | P&W R1340 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Reno, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (45D) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A 'SEVERE VIBRATION' AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING DURING A HEAT RACE AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A PROPELLER BLADE PITCH CHANGE BOLT, P/N 53546, HAD FAILED, ALLOWING ONE PROPELLER BLADE TO MOVE INTO A HIGH PITCH BLADE ANGLE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX85IA396
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 14:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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