What was found
COMPLETE EROSION SHIELD FROM BLADE S/N 811 FLEW OFF THE PROPELLER AT 500 FEET ON TAKEOFF FROM DEN. PILOT HEARD A LOUD 'BANG' AND FELT VIBRATION FROM LT ENGINE. ON LANDNG, FOUND DEPARTING SHIELD HAD STRUCK LT FUSELAGEOF A/C 251YV PENETRATING IT AND FLYING ACROSS THE CABIN STRIKING THE INNER PASSENGER. WINDOW ON SEAT 2C. OTHER FUSELAGE DAMAGE ALSO OCCURRED. INCIDENT IS UNDER NTSB/FAA INVESTIGATION.