Did you know that on Jabiru engine the pistons and piston rods (whatever those are)
are attached to the camshaft. They build strange engines down under :)
Notice the pilot owed on the airplane. Apparently very important to determine
that when investigating an accident. Looks like the FAA will hire anybody
with a third grade or above education :)
Paul Lamar
"ATL05CA130
On July 13, 2005, at 0930 eastern daylight time, an experimental Jabiru SK, N30SP,
owed and operated by a private pilot, collided with the ground and burst into flames
near Aiken, South Carolina. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of
Title 14 CFR Part 141 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions
prevailed at the time of the accident. The experimental airplane was substantially
damaged, and the pilot was not injured. The flight departed from Twin Lakes Airport,
Graniteville, South Carolina, on July 13, 2005 at 0925.
During the takeoff phase of the repositioning flight, the pilot reported that the
engine began to vibrate violently and lost power. The pilot selected a nearby field
for a forced landing. After the airplane touched down, and after the pilot exited the
airplane, it burst into flames.
Post accident examination revealed the airplane was made of composite materials, and
was damaged by post crash fire. The engine was heavily fire damaged. One valve cover
was punctured, and partially melted. The pistons and piston rods were still attached
to the camshaft with no abnormalities. Traces of oil were found throughout the engine
and in the oil pan. The engine system appeared to be well lubricated."
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