REFLECTOR:MT Prop went missing

Dave Black reflector@tvbf.org
Sun, 04 Apr 2004 15:57:31 -0500


Chuck,

> I guess that answers the question whether a stone strike, or something
> similar, could cause loss of a blade, or at least a portion of it.  Since
> photos were taken of it in a hangar, it's reasonable to conclude that the
> plane returned in one piece.

Yes. The Velocity landed safely. Greg was on board when it happened. He is not
sure if the prop strike damage occurred on takeoff (stone, bar or runway
light) or whether a loose object such as a ruler may have departed during
flight. But whatever it was, it must have been reasonably large and massive to
have done this much damage. 

Dave Black