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August 16, 1985 · Cessna 441 · N2624D
Hilton Head, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Hilton Head, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 441
Tail Number
N2624D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85IA251
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE APPROACH SEQUENCE AND PROFILE WERE NORMAL, AND THERE WERE NO APPARENT AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS. AFTER TOUCH DOWN THE PILOT APPLIED REVERSE THRUST. DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, COLLIDED WITH A TAXIWAY MARKER AND A RUNWAY LIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT, THE LEFT PROPELLER GROUND STRIKE HAD OCCURRED. WHEN PULLED INTO REVERSE, THE THROTTLE LEVERS COULD OVERLAP, CAUSING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FUEL CONTROLLER READING ON EACH ENGINE. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE NEGATIVE TORQUE SENSING CAMSET WAS DISPLACED TWO TEETH FROM THE INSTALLED REFERENCE POINT. THIS CONDITION PREVENTED THE RIGHT PROPELLER FROM COMING OUT OF THE FEATHER POSITION DURING THE POST INCIDENT EXAMINATION.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE APPROACH SEQUENCE AND PROFILE WERE NORMAL, AND THERE WERE NO APPARENT AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS. AFTER TOUCH DOWN THE PILOT APPLIED REVERSE THRUST. DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, COLLIDED WITH A TAXIWAY MARKER AND A RUNWAY LIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT, THE LEFT PROPELLER GROUND STRIKE HAD OCCURRED. WHEN PULLED INTO REVERSE, THE THROTTLE LEVERS COULD OVERLAP, CAUSING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FUEL CONTROLLER READING ON EACH ENGINE. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE NEGATIVE TORQUE SENSING CAMSET WAS DISPLACED TWO TEETH FROM THE INSTALLED REFERENCE POINT. THIS CONDITION PREVENTED THE RIGHT PROPELLER FROM COMING OUT OF THE FEATHER POSITION DURING THE POST INCIDENT EXAMINATION.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest AirportHilton Head (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 441
Tail NumberN2624D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331 SERIES · Turboprop · 715
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45