Casualties unknown

1985-08-16: Cessna 441 (N2624D) — Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head, SC, US

On August 16, 1985, a Cessna 441 (registration N2624D) was involved in an aviation accident near Hilton Head, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After a normal approach and touchdown, the aircraft veered left off the runway, colliding with a taxiway marker and runway light. Examination found a left propeller ground strike, throttle lever overlap in reverse, and a displaced right engine negative torque sensing camset.

Incident Description

The pilot reported that the approach sequence and profile were normal, and there were no apparent aircraft problems. After touchdown, the pilot applied reverse thrust. During the landing roll out, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway, collided with a taxiway marker and a runway light.

Aircraft Examination

Examination of the aircraft disclosed that a left propeller ground strike had occurred. Additionally, when pulled into reverse, the throttle levers could overlap, causing a difference in the fuel controller reading on each engine.

Engine Examination

The engine examination disclosed that the right engine negative torque sensing camset was displaced two teeth from the installed reference point. This condition prevented the right propeller from coming out of the feather position during the post-incident examination.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37356. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.