Summary
On September 17, 2008, a Fleet 2 (N764V) was involved in an incident near Leroy, OH. 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: 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.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA284. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N764V.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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