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Aircam pilot experienced an engine failure during descent when his passenger allowed a cushion to depart the aircraft and pass through the left engine propeller shutting it down.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1459601 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201706 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Light Sport Aircraft |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Route In Use | Direct |
| Flight Plan | None |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Reciprocating Engine Assembly |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Flight Instructor Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural Other / Unknown Inflight Event / Encounter Object |
Narrative:
While descending for landing; a cushion which was under the passengers back; came out and hit the left eng prop; which caused a shutdown. An uneventful landing was made on the remaining engine. All repairs will be made by the local rotax trained mechanic. The aircraft is presently hangared and will remain so till repaired. Being a pusher aircraft [with an open cockpit]; better supervision will be required to make sure everything is strapped down an nothing can exit the aircraft.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Aircam pilot experienced an engine failure during descent when his passenger allowed a cushion to depart the aircraft and pass through the left engine propeller shutting it down.
Narrative: While descending for landing; a cushion which was under the passengers back; came out and hit the left eng prop; which caused a shutdown. An uneventful landing was made on the remaining engine. All repairs will be made by the local Rotax trained mechanic. The aircraft is presently hangared and will remain so till repaired. Being a pusher aircraft [with an open cockpit]; better supervision will be required to make sure everything is strapped down an nothing can exit the aircraft.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.