SERS · Dean R. Fellows VANS RV-6 · 1998-08-08 · BAINBRIDGE, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL98LA108
Event ID
20001211X10765
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-08
Location
BAINBRIDGE, GA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Dean R. Fellows
Model
VANS RV-6
Registration
N245DF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to properly modify the crankshaft per the manufacturers service instructions for installation of a fixed pitch propeller and to apply proper torque values to the propellers mounting bolts.