Narrative:
A de Havilland DH-114 Heron four engined aircraft made an emergency landing at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Bolivia following the in flight separation of the no. 3 prop. The prop struck engine no. 4, causing substantial damage to that engine.
The airplane reportedly operated on a ferry flight to a new owner. It had received maintenance at Opa-locka, Florida before it departed from Miami, Florida on October 21 to Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Forced landing on runway
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Saturday 1 November 2014 |
| Type: |  de Havilland DH-114 Heron |
| Operator: | private |
| Registration: | N82D |
| MSN: | 14130 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) ( Bolivia)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Cochabamba-J Wilsterman Airport (CBB/SLCB), Bolivia |
A de Havilland DH-114 Heron four engined aircraft made an emergency landing at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Bolivia following the in flight separation of the no. 3 prop. The prop struck engine no. 4, causing substantial damage to that engine.
The airplane reportedly operated on a ferry flight to a new owner. It had received maintenance at Opa-locka, Florida before it departed from Miami, Florida on October 21 to Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Classification:
Prop/turbine blade separationForced landing on runway
Sources:
» AviacionBoliviana.netPhotos
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