DLE-55 Drama: Emergency Landing of Great Planes Pitts Special at Darfield Weekend!

Experience the moment as the Great Planes Pitts Special, powered by the DLE-55 engine, faces an in-flight challenge during our Darfield weekend away. The propeller bolts sheared, leading to a daring emergency landing!

[@alwaysflying6540]

It almost sounded like the connecting rod let go.

[@RCDougNSN]

Yeah, was the snapped prop bolts trying to destroy the alloy spinner back plate

[@alwaysflying6540]

@RCDougNSN Ya I see that. It was a good recovery. Bipes burn off speed so fast with all that drag. Most people keep them in the air too long ending in disaster.

[@robertcovell2787]

I had a con rod in a Saito break at the big end. Came through the crankcase. Engine locked up immediately.

[@alwaysflying6540]

@@robertcovell2787 Yikes

[@robertcovell2787]

@@alwaysflying6540 Yup it's toast