What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
During cruise flight, number 2 engine RPM decreased from 2300 RPM to 1100 RPM in 2 seconds. Pilot was unable to restore engine power. Propeller was feathered and engine secured, followed by uneventful landing at kstp. Inspection revealed cam shaft failed to propeller governor.
As the FAA filed it
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NUMBER 2 ENGINE RPM DECREASED FROM 2300 RPM TO 1100 RPM IN 2 SECONDS. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE ENGINE POWER. PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED AND ENGINE SECURED, FOLLOWED BY UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT KSTP. INSPECTION REVEALED CAM SHAFT FAILED TO PROPELLER GOVERNOR.
Other reports on N888CA · 4
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
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