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 made a forced landing to a field, causing substantial damage and serious injuries to the pilot and passenger.
- The incident was prompted by the pilot shutting down the engine after losing a propeller blade during cruise flight.
- A post-crash inspection confirmed the cause was a broken shank connecting one of the composite propeller blades to the hub.
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