Great Barrier Airlines propeller came off in mid-air

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9th Jul 2009, 00:07

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Great Barrier Airlines propeller came off in mid-air

Last Sunday 5/7/09 Trislander 11.30am flight to Auckland from Claris Airfield lost a propeller six minutes into flight.The plane made an emergency landing at Claris airfield.
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Passengers' mid-air terror - National - NZ Herald News

9th Jul 2009, 09:30

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I suspect the increased drag from the doorway and spinnerless cowling would be a bit greater than that lost by shedding the prop.

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A few days late on this news bovine.

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