Perhaps we are having an effect on NTSB factual reporting.

I saw this airplane at Copper State.
Let's just say I was not impressed with the installation.
I think Chuck Dunlap may confirm my feelings on this one.

BTW a G.M. LT-1 is a all aluminum V8 initially installed in the Corvette.

Paul Lamar



NTSB Identification: LAX01LA108

                               Accident occurred Sunday, March 04, 2001 at Marana, AZ
                                   Aircraft:Harlow Lancair ES, registration: N350N
                                         Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 Uninjured.







 This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been
                                               completed.

On March 4, 2001, at 1037 hours mountain standard time, a Harlow Lancair ES, N350N, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing in a
field near Marana, Arizona, due to smoke emanating from the engine cowling. The private pilot sustained minor injuries while the sole passenger was
uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the flight from Casa Grande to La Cholla Airpark, Arizona. The flight was conducted by
the owner under 14 CFR Part 91. The aircraft departed Casa Grande at an unknown time, and no flight plan was filed.

The pilot stated that during his flight from Casa Grande to La Cholla, he noted smoke coming out of the cowling as he neared Marana. The pilot stated
that he reduced power and initiated an emergency landing, intending to land at Marana Northwest Regional Airport. As he descended, he realized that
he was not going to make the airport and applied power to slow the descent. The engine responded to the throttle input, but the propeller did not.

The passenger, who is also a pilot, stated that the propeller was turning independently of the engine. He stated that this aircraft had a marine version of
the G.M. LT-1 automotive engine. According to his observation, the engine was running but the prop was not being driven through the gear box.



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