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May 6, 1987 · Cessna 170B · N2754D
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2754D
Operator
Patsy N Dinnebeck
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA066
THE PILOT STATED DURING A LOW LEVEL FLIGHT ABOVE THE TREES, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO VIBRATE. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE PROPELLER COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE PROPELLER WAS NOT LOCATED IN THE WOODED AREA. THE PROPELLER SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
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THE PILOT STATED DURING A LOW LEVEL FLIGHT ABOVE THE TREES, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO VIBRATE. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE PROPELLER COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE PROPELLER WAS NOT LOCATED IN THE WOODED AREA. THE PROPELLER SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2754D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatsy N Dinnebeck
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-340-1A1 · Reciprocating · 170
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg