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July 5, 2008 · Rockwell International S-2R · N8499V

Colquitt, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Colquitt, GA
Aircraft
Rockwell International S-2R
Tail Number
N8499V
Operator
Double R Flight Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08LA133

Shortly after takeoff during an agricultural application flight, approximately 834 hours since the turbine blades were installed, the engine experienced a loss of power resulting in a forced landing. Unable to dump his chemical load due to cars on a highway, the pilot executed a forced landing in a field resulting in substantial damage to both wings. Examination of the engine revealed that during repair of the compressor turbine disk in 2005, incorrect part number Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) turbine blades were installed in all positions of the compressor turbine disk of the accident engine. The engine was approved for return to service. One of the turbine blades failed due to fatigue causing the remaining blades to fracture due to overstress.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.

Full Narrative

On July 5, 2008, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell S-2R, N8499V, experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and crashed in a field near Colquitt, Georgia. The commercial certificated pilot received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated by Double R Flight Service under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated to the responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that before takeoff he loaded the aircraft with about 300 gallons of spray solution and topped off the left wing tank; the right tank was half full. During the initial climb at about 300 feet, he noticed a small puff of white smoke exit the exhaust followed by a loss of engine power. At that time, he was over a highway and decided not to jettison his chemical load due to concerns for the safety of people on the ground. The aircraft impacted the ground moments later in a nose and right wing low attitude. The pilot further reported that there was no vibration or shudder associated with the puff of smoke, and he believed the engine went to flight idle and never completely lost power. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed that the engine remained partially attached to the airframe, and the wings were substantially damaged. Examination of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34AG engine by a representative of the engine manufacturer with FAA oversight revealed the engine displayed moderate impact damage but no fire damage. The compressor turbine shroud was heavily battered, gouged, and circumferentially scored. Inspection of the compressor turbine disk part number (P/N) 301311, serial number (S/N 9963, revealed the blade airfoils were fractured from the root to approximately three quarter span. The upstream side of the blade platforms displayed light circumferential rubbing across approximately one third of the disk circumference due to contact with the compressor turbine guide vane ring. Removal of one of the blades revealed the P/N prefix began with the letter “T.” The disk was retained for further examination. Examination of the compressor turbine disk was performed at the Safety Board’s Materials Laboratory located in Washington, D.C. The results of the examination revealed all inspected turbine blade were marked with P/N T-102401-01. The fracture surface of turbine blade No. 34 exhibited smooth granular pattern. Following removal of the blade from the disk, an area near the trailing edge had a green colored appearance which is consistent with a preexisting crack. The fracture in the green colored area was located 0.15 inch above the blade platform and extended up to approximately 0.25 inch from the trailing edge. Additionally, the fracture surface exhibited areas of transgranular fracture with radial marks and curving arrest lines, features that are consistent with fatigue. The furthest fatigue features observed was approximately 0.32 inch from the trailing edge. Review of the maintenance records revealed the compressor turbine disk was repaired on March 24, 2005. During the repair 58 serviceable turbine blades P/N T102401-01 were installed. The turbine blades were FAA PMA blades manufactured by Turbo Products, Inc. The disk was approved for return to service and installed in the engine. The engine had accumulated approximately 834 hours since the repaired compressor turbine disk was installed. According to the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) list for Turbo Products, Inc., turbine blade P/N T-102401-01 are eligible to be installed in Pratt and Whitney Canada model PT6A-11, 11AG, 15AG, 21, 25, 25A, 27, 28, 110, and 112 series engines. The list indicates that the correct P/N turbine blade for the accident engine, model PT6A-34AG, is P/N T-102401-792.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell International S-2R
Tail NumberN8499V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDouble R Flight Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-34AG · Reciprocating · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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