What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
(-23) On departure, pilot noticed the cowling from the left engine had come loose. Pilot returned for landing. Upon landing, the pilot put the engines into reverse causing the cowling to fall off into the propeller, destroying the cowling and damaging the propeller.
As the FAA filed it
(-23) ON DEPARTURE, PILOT NOTICED THE COWLING FROM THE LEFT ENGINE HAD COME LOOSE. PILOT RETURNED FOR LANDING. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT PUT THE ENGINES INTO REVERSE CAUSING THE COWLING TO FALL OFF INTO THE PROPELLER, DESTROYING THE COWLING AND DAMAGING THE PROPELLER.
Other reports on N261SW · 4
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Accident 20230815009959ATakeoff: Climb Out · Lansing, MIOn August 15th, 2023 at approximately 08:10 local time a Beech C-99, [privacy data omitted], operated by a 135 air carrier and piloted by a commercial licensed pilot received substantial damage shortly after taking off from runway 10R at Lansing Capital…Incident 20011107032729IFinal Approach · Price, UT(-23) Vernal, UT (vel) to Price, UT (puc), declared emergency while on final approach after noticing a series of flashes and sparks emitting from the #2 engine exhaust. The engine was shut down and an uneventful landing was made. Engine teardown disclosed…Incident 19890130009959IForced/Precautionary Landing · Indianapolis, INFaulty gear indication after takeoff. Emergency procedure used. Returned. Lock cap assembly had malfunctioned.Incident 19880615031929IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Lexington, KYCrew hatch came open on takeoff. Struck a runway light while turning on runway. Recently repaired left brake failed.