Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 8, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DRD14
Location
FRANKLIN, LA
Event ID
20001213X29364
Coordinates
29.799325, -91.509666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE, WHICH RESULTED IN SEPARATION OF THE BLADE'S TIP AND SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION. THE SOFT TERRAIN WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7498
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
945
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MID CONTINENT AIRCRAFT CORP
Address
DRAWER L
Status
Deregistered
City
HAYTI
State / Zip Code
MO 63851
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW89DRD14