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To: T.B. Yoits

That’s the one. Here’s another.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_United_States_Marine_Corps_KC-130_crash


34 posted on 11/12/2025 6:36:26 AM PST by DesertRhino (When men on the chessboard, get up and tell you where to go…)
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To: DesertRhino

That Marine Corps KC-130 crash was due to a separated propeller blade that threw the engine out of balance. The propeller and gear reduction unit tore out and cut through the fuselage, separating the forward part of the aircraft. The wings remained attached to the rear portion.


37 posted on 11/12/2025 6:54:47 AM PST by T.B. Yoits
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