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Old 10th Nov 2011, 20:42
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henra
 
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Originally Posted by Melax
Any twoter drivers out there to explain to us how you could overev both Props 60% ?? Major pilot Error ? I really would like to know. Thanks
The fact that it happened on both sides to me is an indication that the probability of a direct mechnaical failure of the propeller control as root cause might not be so terribly high.

One thing that crossed my mind:
Could it be that they accidentally entered too steep a dive and tried to use the propellers as speed brakes ?
Would be interesting to know the propeller pitch setting at the time.
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