The airplane was destroyed at about 1550 Eastern time when it impacted a residential area following a loss of engine power after takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The two Airline Transport pilots and the passenger reported serious injuries; two persons on the ground reported minor injuries. The pilot later reported, as the landing gear was being retracted, he felt a slight hesitation and mild backfire from the left engine. He saw that the engines cowling was covered with oil. The crew attempted to secure the left engine, but its propeller never went into the feathered position. At that time, the decision was made to put the airplane down on a road.
June 13, 2005, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Douglas R4D-8
The airplane was destroyed at about 1550 Eastern time when it impacted a residential area following a loss of engine power after takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The two Airline Transport pilots and the passenger reported serious injuries; two persons on the ground reported minor injuries. The pilot later reported, as the landing gear was being retracted, he felt a slight hesitation and mild backfire from the left engine. He saw that the engines cowling was covered with oil. The crew attempted to secure the left engine, but its propeller never went into the feathered position. At that time, the decision was made to put the airplane down on a road....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff due to a loss of engine power, resulting in its destruction.
- The left engine experienced a hesitation, backfire, and oil on its cowling, and the crew was unable to feather the propeller after attempting to secure the engine.
- The incident caused serious injuries to the two pilots and passenger, and minor injuries to two people on the ground.
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