Ethan McIntosh
Ethan McIntosh
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The Propeller Fell off My Airplane
Last summer I fulfilled my dream of buying this homebuilt airplane and flying it halfway across the country. Unfortunately on my first major flight away from home I experienced an in flight crankshaft failure resulting in the propeller completely departing the plane in flight. I'm heartbroken to say this will be the end of my journey with this little plane. Above all I'm grateful that the situation resulted in a safe outcome.
The cause of the crankshaft failure is currently unknown. Since there were no injuries or property damage, the NTSB chose not to investigate. Some theories include improper assembly of the crank hub, fatigue cracks, or a blockage of oil to the front bearing.
Thank you all for the support and kind words on my previous video, it means more than you know.
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  • @mathieugrindlay4965
    @mathieugrindlay4965 57 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    audio is TOO processed. You're great but tune it! Keep it up :)

  • @Smylerrr
    @Smylerrr 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    as a FPV/Cine Drone 'Pilot', your video has inspired me to do what you did here. Thank you

  • @4HKEdits
    @4HKEdits 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    imagine your atc someone just says over the Radio "Yo my prop fell off ima land on the highway wish me luck 👍" LMFAO

  • @mattydare
    @mattydare 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I'm not fully aware of how this automotive engine is set up for a plane but do you use a torsional vibration damper? As others have posted the strains of a prop are different to a clutch on a car. Swap out for a suitable aero engine and keep flying👍

  • @dankappus7004
    @dankappus7004 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Plot twist: propeller will fall off, news at 11.

  • @OaklynMediaLLC
    @OaklynMediaLLC วันที่ผ่านมา

    5:38 West Virginian here. Just wanted to comment and say Appalachian is pronounced with ah-Chin not aye-shin. I colleague of mine made a video in college at WVU with historians and linguistics professors to settle the debate

  • @meanstreetsuk
    @meanstreetsuk วันที่ผ่านมา

    VW Golf owner plus pilot here. I don't trust my car on the ground. It would be crazy trying to drive it in the air.

  • @ibez07
    @ibez07 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video made my heart happy. What watch were you wearing??

  • @PatrickDuffy-u3s
    @PatrickDuffy-u3s วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this video because I just bought a Sonex!

  • @Chikanini
    @Chikanini 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing job landing. But those home made aircraft should not be allowed to fly PERIOD

  • @YouStillNeedToSleep
    @YouStillNeedToSleep 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ok rich boy

    • @batfishh
      @batfishh 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      cry louder man, can't hear you

  • @Thezuule1
    @Thezuule1 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Police: Nobody wants to be a police officer anymore! Also the Police: 8 cars show up for a resolved emergency.

  • @sleepdeep305
    @sleepdeep305 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Grand Lake out of nowhere!

  • @kain0067
    @kain0067 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ah, so now we see why not everyone just flies around all the time instead of driving.

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Jabaru engine?

  • @planesandbikes7353
    @planesandbikes7353 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, great story well told! I have admired Sonex aircraft for a decade or more. A lot of bang for the buck. I have ppl but have only flown rental 172. I have a fear of ultralights and homebuilts due to the light controls and susceptibility to turbulence. The CEO of Sonex died a couple years ago crashing in a Sonex.

  • @MillwalltheCat
    @MillwalltheCat 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank the Lord he never got his mane too wet. Thank the Lord again, for having a nice new phone for him to record everything. And finally, thank the Lord again for YooToob.

  • @vasilizolotov
    @vasilizolotov 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh man. Sorry about your loss. I love how it had room for a passenger. Very romantic!

  • @DeviantmindOG
    @DeviantmindOG 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a deep voice for a 12 year old

  • @LindaShare
    @LindaShare 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yer were using all them crap clamp fittings boy. You sure you didn't lose oil pressure and the sump went dry. I wouldn't trust them things to suck cows milk off the teat

  • @hamadabob3823
    @hamadabob3823 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    سترك ربي قل الحمد لله

  • @OttoByOgraffey
    @OttoByOgraffey 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are you miming your voice in the video?

  • @marqprod
    @marqprod 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Whens the bext video and when is the next plane?

  • @skycop3855
    @skycop3855 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I so enjoyed your adventure, thank you for allowing so many to smile.

  • @amortalbeing
    @amortalbeing 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    God gave you a second chance, and thankfully you were wise enough to do the right thing which is to always prioritize your safety first! stay safe

  • @blackandgold676
    @blackandgold676 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I thought there was going to be a GoFundMe at the end.

  • @noxious_nights
    @noxious_nights 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The front fell off

  • @Josephkerr101
    @Josephkerr101 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My first thought also was "You can't park there!"

  • @AlekMahjoubian-c9j
    @AlekMahjoubian-c9j 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great job. Aviate, navigate, communciate.. Sounds like you did it all perfect. Key takeaways here you survived!

  • @Nostradumbass420
    @Nostradumbass420 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nit pick, but potentially life saving advice for anyone loading a trailor; always load the highest weight closer to the vehicle. otherwise glad you survived.

  • @danfuerthgillis4483
    @danfuerthgillis4483 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😂 Lmao landed by the “Auto Credit” sign 😂

  • @Nino-v7u
    @Nino-v7u 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You ight want to consider eventually electrifying your powerplant, to electric. The Cessna 172 for a long while already has an electric version of its plane. The technology is and has been here for a while and is of course certifiable. Might look up Cessna, or other small craft companies for electric models. No crankshafts to break, fuel problems and the other myriad of fossil fuel issues one may have. electric is quiet, climate friendly and might be actually cheaper. Might consider it.

  • @efanclublolsmaforlife2501
    @efanclublolsmaforlife2501 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nope get a cert engine install change cowling an go

  • @Avgeeksaviton
    @Avgeeksaviton 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wait u were the person that was training?

  • @stizanley3987
    @stizanley3987 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is that red button next to the throttle? Great video

  • @BigPezza
    @BigPezza 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wow i did not know the boxer engines where also used in small air planes also used in the old BMW motorbikes

  • @Brillig2
    @Brillig2 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Curious why the plane was loaded backward on the trailer. It seems like for aerodynamics and weight distribution forward would have been better. Was there a reason to load it backward?

  • @dycorty9182
    @dycorty9182 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shoutout Portage county, go flashes!

  • @sorosaltgaming
    @sorosaltgaming 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4:01 "You can't park there!"

  • @norman3605
    @norman3605 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video…you earned my subscription. Where next?

    • @mrcat5508
      @mrcat5508 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      His next video is “the propeller fell off my plane” and then he stopped uploading

  • @pressurecareaust.8421
    @pressurecareaust.8421 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How sad that you’ve chosen to get rid of her. She’s a beautiful little bird & particularly with all the work you’ve put in to date. Why didn’t you opt for a replacement engine & traditional wooden prop. As far as I recall, the 1835 VW has a forged (not cast) crankshaft with a beefier front bearing. Ive never heard of a forged crank failure.

  • @Seren_x3
    @Seren_x3 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    did you ever find out where the prop went?

  • @jacobandrews3470
    @jacobandrews3470 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i think you need that..

  • @robertroy6094
    @robertroy6094 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you ever found the propeller?

  • @YayapLives
    @YayapLives 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You had the potential power move on the commercial flight home to look over at your seating partner during takeoff and absently mention how the last flight you were on had the prop fall off midflight.

  • @YayapLives
    @YayapLives 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    god it's such a dick thing to do to someone during a miserable experience but I can't pretend the 'you can't park there' heckle to a plane accident did make me chuckle.

  • @mrDavo111
    @mrDavo111 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have no real interest in flying but your journey and stories was really interesting. Thanks for sharing

  • @heshangunarathna3262
    @heshangunarathna3262 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn , a shear failure of the propeller shaft? Did you find the problem? I feel like it is related to the propeller shaft material.

  • @stevecook413
    @stevecook413 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You can't park there😊

  • @lord_flashheart
    @lord_flashheart 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Boeing I guess?