NONE · Thurmond Moni · 2002-07-12 · Laurel, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA02LA130
Event ID
20020726X01223
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-12
Location
Laurel, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.650001, -108.871109
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Thurmond
Model
Moni
Registration
N9104S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Undertorqued mounting bolts which resulted in fatigue to the wooden propeller blade and subsequent in flight separation of one of the blades while in cruise flight. An improper installation of the propeller assembly and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll were factors.