Aviation Accident Summary CHI87DEP03

ALGOMA, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N131DE

ERICKSON SONERAI 2L

Analysis

WHILE IN NORMAL CRUISE FLIGHT THE CRANKSHAFT FAILED AT THE PROPELLER FLANGE AND THE PROPELLER DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A FARM FIELD. HE WAS UNABLE TO FLARE SUCCESSFULLY AND LOST CONTROL DURING LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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