Secondary damage to the engine and components was also reported. During the landing roll-out, the airplane's right wing struck a road sign.Īccording to the pilot, an 18-inch long section of propeller blade was missing and the engine had broken loose from several of its motor mounts. He then trimmed the airplane for best glide speed and landed on a road. Once the engine stopped, the pilot could see that a large section of a propeller blade was missing. He decided to turn off the engine by pulling the mixture control. The pilot then observed smoke coming through the firewall and faceplates on his instrument panel began to fall off. The pilot reported that he was just about to level off at 3,400 feet mean sea level (msl) when the airplane made a 'severe jerk' and began to vibrate violently. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. No flight plan was filed for the flight that departed Mineral Wells Airport (MWL), about 1415, and destined for Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (GPM), Grand Prairie, Texas. The airplane was registered to the pilot and two other owners and operated by the pilot. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured.

8062, Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Serial Number, N.On August 5, 2011, approximately 1430 central daylight time, N7689W, a Piper PA-28-180, sustained substantial damage after a section of propeller blade separated in flight and the pilot made a forced landing on a highway near Millsap, Texas. JLD Item Dimensions: 76' x 7' x 4 - 1/2'. This propeller would make for a very nice decorative piece in a home, office, or restaurant and is only recommended for use on aircraft that are a on permanent static display. Most of the metal finish has depleted over time and the metal has started to turn green in some areas. CONDITION: The propeller exhibits various scratches and dents but is in overall good condition and presents well. The propeller comes with a hand made mount from the previous consigner. There are 2 Sensenich decals on each end of the wood blades that read 'Sensenich Propellers Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.'. The bottom of the center hub is marked 'MODEL 76 JR-53 / SER NO. This propeller is crafted from wood featuring a clear lacquer finish with gold painted ends and brass edging. Sensenich Propeller Company was established in 1932 with the intent to manufacture fixed pitch wood aircraft propellers for the popular and expanding aviation market. Late 1940s-early 1950s Sensenich Model 76JR-53 airplane propeller.

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