At about 1109 central time, an amateur-built Swearingen SX300 was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured. The pilot reported that he shut the engine down following the loss of a propeller blade in cruise flight. He then attempted an off-field landing. A post-crash inspection by the FAA revealed a broken shank connecting one of three blades of the composite propeller to the hub.
October 02, Floresville, Texas / Swearingen SX300
At about 1109 central time, an amateur-built Swearingen SX300 was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured. The pilot reported that he shut the engine down following the loss of a propeller blade in cruise flight. He then attempted an off-field landing. A post-crash inspection by the FAA revealed a broken shank connecting one of three blades of the composite propeller to the hub....
Key Takeaways:
- An amateur-built Swearingen SX300 experienced substantial damage and serious injuries to its two occupants during a forced landing.
- The forced landing occurred after a propeller blade detached during cruise flight, prompting the pilot to shut down the engine.
- A post-crash FAA inspection confirmed the detachment was due to a broken shank connecting one of the composite propeller blades to the hub.
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