crash

[big al 08]

n1893m crased at prescott, az 3 killed.
took off from 21l lost an engine and hit power lines at the end by a circle k market. 21l is like 8000' does not make sense, could have stopped or continued even with a 100' climb they should have cleared powerline as there are another 3/8 mile from the end. too bad

[Ernie Martin]

Interesting. First reactions: overweight? feathered wrong engine?

[big al 08]

could be correct ernie, maybe did'nt know back eng quit and a little slow to fgure it out. i was based out of the airport for many years, friends will let me know what happened. it's summer, 5000'+ so density alt may have also contributed. with no wind, 85 degrees it would handle like a pig on one engine add overweight prop not feathered and slow to react. if that was the secenero nobody could have done much better. we'll see

[Francisco]

I keep pondering. With all the computer technology and innovation, it is a shame that all light airplanes specially twin engine ones, don't have a true way of identifiying the dead engine... like an annunciator voice ie: the one you find on cars that will tell you
"FEATHER REAR ENGINE"

Any Ideas?

[Skymaster337B]

There is a way to determine what engine failed, and which one to feather! It's called the RPM gauge.

[stackj]

EGT is my best indicator. Then, Just like any other twin, retard a throttle to verify.

[Jerry De Santis]

RPM gauge is not a good way to tell if engine failed nor is the MP. EGT and fuel flow are the best means in a Skymaster. Of course, if it is a SBS twin, dead foot dead engine will let you know real quick.

Jerry