Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA284
Location
Leroy, OH
Event ID
20081003X41456
Coordinates
41.709720, -81.124725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
2
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PEMBERTON ADDISON J
Address
5302 N VISTA CT
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99212-1639
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA284