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October 20, 1991 · Aerospatiale ND-26 · N29816
Albany, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Albany, NY
Aircraft
Aerospatiale ND-26
Tail Number
N29816
Operator
Richmor Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA011
A PROPELLER BLADE FAILED DURING TAKEOFF AND ENTERED THE FUSELAGE. THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF SUCCESSFULLY. METALLURGICAL EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE BLADE FAILED AS A RESULT OF 'MULTIPLE FATIGUE CRACK ORIGINS (WHICH) HAD EMANATED FROM CORROSION PITS ON THE BLADE BORE SURFACE.' THE BLADE BORE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COATED WITH A CHROMATE CONVERSION TO INHIBIT CORROSION. ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROGRAPH (EDS) REVEALED NO EVIDENCE THAT THE CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL DURING MAINTENANCE OR MANUFACTURING BY FAILING TO USE CORROSION INHIBITER, WHICH RESULTED IN CORROSION, FATIGUE, AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE.
Full Narrative
A PROPELLER BLADE FAILED DURING TAKEOFF AND ENTERED THE FUSELAGE. THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF SUCCESSFULLY. METALLURGICAL EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE BLADE FAILED AS A RESULT OF 'MULTIPLE FATIGUE CRACK ORIGINS (WHICH) HAD EMANATED FROM CORROSION PITS ON THE BLADE BORE SURFACE.' THE BLADE BORE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COATED WITH A CHROMATE CONVERSION TO INHIBIT CORROSION. ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROGRAPH (EDS) REVEALED NO EVIDENCE THAT THE CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:15 EDT
Nearest AirportAlbany County (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale ND-26
Tail NumberN29816
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichmor Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6-45 · Turboprop · 1229
Seats28
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO