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Old 6th Sep 2004, 21:00
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Specnut727
 
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I have read of instances of engine 'run away', where the pitch control failed and pitch went fine at high airspeed, causing engine over-speed. In extreme cases, props and engines were lost. This was on piston engines.

Can this happen, or has it happened, on modern turboprops, or are there sufficient sensors and safety systems to prevent it ?

Thanks.
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