Final
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Apr 27, 2023
N6384H accident at Romeoville, IL
Piper J3C — Part(s) separation from AC at LOT (Romeoville, IL)
DateApr 27, 2023
Tail numberN6384H
AircraftPiper J3C · Piper J-3 Cub · J3
LocationLOT — Romeoville, IL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN23LA218
Probable cause
The inflight failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pits, initiating at the midpoint of the cambered face.
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