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April 10, 1985 · Aero Commander S2R · N8834Q
Leslie, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Leslie, GA
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R
Tail Number
N8834Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL85LKG04
THE ACFT LOST POWER EN ROUTE TO SPRAY CROPS & CRASH LANDED IN A WOODED AREA. THE ACFT HAD FLOWN ONLY 2 MILES WHEN THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED. DURING THE POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AN EXAM OF THE POWERPLANT & SYSTEMS REVEALED THAT THE SUPERCHARGER HAD A LOOSE IMPELLER SHAFT AND THAT THE IMPELLER HAD CONTACTED THE HOUSING (CASE). THE IMPELLER CASE HAD LOST METAL IN THE CONTACT AREA AND THE IMPELLER OUTSIDE DIAMETER WAS REDUCED BY APRX 1/4 INCH. THE SUPERCHARGERSHAFT BEARING WERE WORN & LOOSE WHICH ALLOWED THE SHAFT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ITS HOUSING. AN A M OR D REPORT WAS SUBMITTED BY RUSSELL ACFT TO THE FAA.
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THE ACFT LOST POWER EN ROUTE TO SPRAY CROPS & CRASH LANDED IN A WOODED AREA. THE ACFT HAD FLOWN ONLY 2 MILES WHEN THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED. DURING THE POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AN EXAM OF THE POWERPLANT & SYSTEMS REVEALED THAT THE SUPERCHARGER HAD A LOOSE IMPELLER SHAFT AND THAT THE IMPELLER HAD CONTACTED THE HOUSING (CASE). THE IMPELLER CASE HAD LOST METAL IN THE CONTACT AREA AND THE IMPELLER OUTSIDE DIAMETER WAS REDUCED BY APRX 1/4 INCH. THE SUPERCHARGERSHAFT BEARING WERE WORN & LOOSE WHICH ALLOWED THE SHAFT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ITS HOUSING. AN A M OR D REPORT WAS SUBMITTED BY RUSSELL ACFT TO THE FAA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander S2R
Tail NumberN8834Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind235° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO