# NTSB CHI08CA284: Fleet 2, N764V, Leroy, OH, September 17, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 17, 2008, 18:20 local (22:20 UTC) - Place: Leroy, OH - Coordinates: 41.70972, -81.124725 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7097&lon=-81.1247&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 22, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 69040 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI08CA284 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69040/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA284 ## Probable cause 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. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Propeller system: propeller hub section](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01046114): Aircraft › Aircraft propeller/rotor · Failure (probable cause); cases with it: [Fleet 2, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01046114/cases.md?model=1461202), [All aircraft, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01046114/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome (probable cause); cases with it: [Fleet 2, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=1461202), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340) (defining event); cases with it: [Fleet 2, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340/sequence.md?model=1461202), [All aircraft, 820 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340/sequence.md) - [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341); cases with it: [Fleet 2, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?model=1461202), [All aircraft, 3,820 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md) - [Emergency descent: Off-field or emergency landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440); cases with it: [Fleet 2, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?model=1461202), [All aircraft, 3,365 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md) - [Emergency descent: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Fleet 2, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=1461202), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot performed low-level maneuvering during a local flight. The airplane's propeller separated from the engine and the pilot performed a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees. An on-scene examination of the propeller hub keyway revealed that it was cracked. ## Factual narrative 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. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N764V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N764V), registered now, S/N 332 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: FLEET 2 - Registry model: [Fleet 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/fleet-2) (registry code 1461202) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Kinner K5 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/kinner-k5-series) (registry code 37503, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 332 - Airframe hours: 2344 - Engines: Kinner K-5 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Michael Toman - Registered owner: Charles Reed - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 9, 2008 - Departed: OI31, Leroy, OH - Destination: OI31, Leroy, OH - Airport: OI31, Pheasant Run Airport ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 46; injuries: none; commercial, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, without waivers/limitations; last flight review August 14, 2008; seat: front; flight hours: 9,200 total, 15 in this make and model, 7,800 as pilot in command, 50 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 57 °F - Altimeter: 30.13 inHg - Observed at: CGF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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