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September 17, 2008 · Fleet 2 · N764V
Leroy, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Leroy, OH
Aircraft
Fleet 2
Tail Number
N764V
Operator
Michael Toman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA284
The pilot performed low-level maneuvering during a local flight. The airplane's propeller separated from the engine and the pilot performed a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees. An on-scene examination of the propeller hub keyway revealed that it was cracked.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to the propeller hub failure during a low-level maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the trees encountered during the forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot performed a low level maneuvering during a local flight. The airplane's propeller separated from the engine and the pilot performed a forced landing. The airplane impacted trees. An on-scene examination of the propeller hub keyway revealed it was cracked.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EDT
Nearest AirportPheasant Run Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFleet 2
Tail NumberN764V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Toman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · K-5 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC