Incident Overview
Date: Monday 5 May 1969
Aircraft Type: Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Owner/operator: Master Equipment Co.
Registration Number: N7260C
Location: Sebring, FL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: master and connecting rodsmaster and connecting rods
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure of the rear master rod bearing during an aerial application flight. The pilot?s delayed feathering of the propeller and subsequent dumping of the load contributed to the incident. The engine seized, resulting in impact with terrain.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure of the rear master rod bearing during an aerial application flight. The pilot?s delayed feathering of the propeller and subsequent dumping of the load contributed to the incident. The engine seized, resulting in impact with terrain.
Description
The aircraft was engaged in an aerial application flight. The rear master rod bearing failed in flight. The pilot delayed feathering the prop and dumping the load. The engine then seized and the aircraft impacted terrain. PROBABLE CAUSE: powerplant – engine structure: master and connecting rods miscellaneous acts,conditions – material failure pilot in command – improper in-flight decisions or planning miscellaneous acts,conditions – improper emergency procedures
Primary Cause
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