Casualties unknown

1982-04-18: Beech BE-99 (N95WA) — Wheeler Airlines — Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC, US

On April 18, 1982, a Beech BE-99 (registration N95WA) operated by Wheeler Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Asheville, NC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff on a scheduled passenger flight, the right engine suffered a total failure and flameout. After securing the engine, the crew performed an uneventful single-engine landing with no further damage or injuries. Investigation revealed a compressor turbine wheel failure due to a fatigued blade.

Incident Overview

During the takeoff phase of a regularly scheduled passenger flight, the aircraft experienced a total failure and flameout of the right engine. The crew secured the affected engine and subsequently executed an uneventful single-engine landing. No further damage to the aircraft or injuries to persons occurred.

Engine Examination

Post-incident examination of the engine revealed that the compressor turbine wheel had failed. The internal damage was confined to the wheel, vane ring, shroud, and duct group. Metallurgical analysis determined that one of the compressor blades had failed due to fatigue. The origin of the fatigue fracture was located in the area of the blade root trailing edge. However, the specific reason for the initiation of the fatigue could not be determined.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X01774. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.