From: N295VV@aol.com
Message-ID: <0.54ccff11.258b8993@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 07:41:55 EST
Subject: Re: Prop Departure
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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From David Jones

Prop departure also can occur with the prop intact, as in the case of the 
prop hub unwinding due to a previous ground strike.  This may even be the 
most frequent scenario.  

I, too, would like to hear more details, but for the time being, we should be 
cautious in blaming the prop itself, especially in view of the pilot smelling 
hot odor before the departure--he may have been smelling hot oil escaping  a 
damaged seal.

I am sorry to hear of his misfortune.  I am impressed that he landed his 
disabled plane from IMC.

David Jones
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