Summary
On June 05, 1993, a Weatherly 620B (N2002E) was involved in an incident near Crowley, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: SEVERE PROPELLER AND AIRFRAME VIBRATION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
On June 5, 1993, at 1115 central daylight time, a Weatherly 620B, N2002E, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground following a loss of power during takeoff. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight.
During a telephone interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the operator reported that the airplane hopper was loaded with 1766 pounds of dry fertilizer. The operator stated that immediately after liftoff, the airplane shook "hard", the right wing dropped, and the right main gear contacted the ground about 500 to 600 feet from the point of liftoff.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2002E.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
SEVERE PROPELLER AND AIRFRAME VIBRATION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On June 5, 1993, at 1115 central daylight time, a Weatherly 620B, N2002E, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground following a loss of power during takeoff. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight.
During a telephone interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the operator reported that the airplane hopper was loaded with 1766 pounds of dry fertilizer. The operator stated that immediately after liftoff, the airplane shook "hard", the right wing dropped, and the right main gear contacted the ground about 500 to 600 feet from the point of liftoff. The operator also stated that the airplane bounced and started to climb, but the vibration increased, and it subsequently settled back to the ground, hitting a levee.
The operator reported to the investigator in charge that a rod arm bushing assembly linkage for the propeller had failed in flight and the airplane could not sustain flight due to the vibration. An examination of the propeller assembly did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to a power loss or vibration.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA177