On March 15, 2001, a Cessna 182B (registration N2502G) was involved in an aviation accident near Boynton Beach, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of a propeller blade actuator pin, which resulted in violent engine vibration and forced an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced a loud bang and violent engine vibration shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency field landing where the nose gear collapsed.
Shortly after initiating takeoff, the pilot reported hearing a loud bang followed by violent engine vibration. The pilot immediately attempted an emergency landing in a nearby field. Upon impact with the ground, the aircraft sustained damage that caused the nose wheel to collapse.
A post-accident examination of the airframe and propulsion system revealed that the actuator pin on one of the propeller blades had failed.
The failure of a propeller blade actuator pin, which resulted in violent engine vibration and forced an emergency landing.
A pilot experienced a loud bang and violent engine vibration shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency field landing where the nose gear collapsed.
The accident on 15 Mar 2001 involved a Cessna 182B, registration N2502G, at Boynton Beach, FL.
The failure of a propeller blade actuator pin, which resulted in violent engine vibration and forced an emergency landing.
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