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Aviation accident WPR23LA149

NONE · STEVENS KELLY C RV-7 · 2023-04-09 · Morgan, UT, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR23LA149
Event ID
20230410107032
Type
Accident
Date
2023-04-09
Location
Morgan, UT, USA
Coordinates
41.008125, -111.68074

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
STEVENS KELLY C
Model
RV-7
Registration
N17NK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot/builder improperly torqued the propeller attachment bolts while reinstalling the propeller, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the bolts and the separation of the propeller assembly.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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