Narrative:
On April 23, 2001 Caravan N974FE was returned to service after a 100-hour maintenance inspection. The airplane had accrued 5 hours of flight time since that date when it departed from Plattsburgh (PLB) on April 26. During the climb after takeoff, approximately 1,000 to 1,500 feet above the ground, the airplane's engine spooled down smoothly and gradually. The pilot was not able to restore power. A forced landing was made, during which the Caravan nosed over.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The incorrect installation of the propeller reversing lever and carbon block assembly, which resulted in a loss of propeller thrust."
Forced landing outside airport
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 26 April 2001 |
| Time: | 19:45 |
| Type: |  Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster |
| Operated by: | Wiggins Airways |
| On behalf of: | FedEx Express |
| Registration: | N974FE |
| MSN: | 208B0099 |
| First flight: | 1988 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5993 |
| Engines: | 1 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 4,8 km (3 mls) S of Plattsburgh International Airport, NY (PLB) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Plattsburgh-Clinton County Airport, NY (PLB/KPLB), United States of America |
| Albany Airport, NY (ALB/KALB), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | 7417 |
On April 23, 2001 Caravan N974FE was returned to service after a 100-hour maintenance inspection. The airplane had accrued 5 hours of flight time since that date when it departed from Plattsburgh (PLB) on April 26. During the climb after takeoff, approximately 1,000 to 1,500 feet above the ground, the airplane's engine spooled down smoothly and gradually. The pilot was not able to restore power. A forced landing was made, during which the Caravan nosed over.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The incorrect installation of the propeller reversing lever and carbon block assembly, which resulted in a loss of propeller thrust."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Wrong installation of parts Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Plattsburgh-Clinton County Airport, NY to Albany Airport, NY as the crow flies is 215 km (135 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Plattsburgh-Clinton County Airport, NY to Albany Airport, NY as the crow flies is 215 km (135 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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