Jan 5, 2009
Accident
Substantial Milford, IN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a section of one of the propeller blades as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller because of corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the mechanic to detect and address the propeller corrosion during the annual inspection.
NTSB CEN09LA132