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May 28, 1995 · Moncrief Zodiac 601 · N18FL
Fernandina Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fernandina Bch, FL
Aircraft
Moncrief Zodiac 601
Tail Number
N18FL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA140
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.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
On May 28, 1995, about 1515 eastern daylight time, N18FL, a homebuilt, Moncrief-Zodiac 601 crashed short of the runway at Fernandina Beach Airport, Fernandina Beach, Florida, while on a local 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight had originated from the same airport about 30 minutes earlier. The pilot stated that while on approach for runway 05 the propeller separated from the airplane and he landed short of the runway. Examination of the propeller retention bolts revealed that the fracture surfaces exhibited signatures of failure consistent with fatigue due to inadequate torque.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportFernandina Beach (1nm SW)
Runway5
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMoncrief Zodiac 601
Tail NumberN18FL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC