Harrison Ford’s plane crash caused by mechanical failure

Now that he seems to have recovered fully, new details are emerging about actor Harrison Ford’s March 5 plane crash in Santa Monica, Calif. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation of the crash and determined that the 73-year-old was not at fault – his plane was.

“The pilot reported… the engine experienced a loss of power”.

The half often known as a essential metering jet possible got here unfastened through the years because the World Struggle II-era craft was restored, the Nationwide Transportation Security Board stated. The lack of reinforcement allowed the attachment bolt, washers, and stop nut to be pulled upward and through the seatback structure during the impact sequence, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of shoulder harness restraint.

Ford was seriously injured when the plane crashed, although there were no injuries to those on the ground at the PenMar Golf Course.

The report also says Ford’s shoulder harness was not properly reinforced, which contributed to the severity of his injuries.

Ford was conscious and able to talk to medical personnel who transported him to hospital.

We’re just glad Harrison survived the crash.

The metering jet system is intended to maintain the proper mixture of fuel and air over the engine’s operating speeds, the NTSB said.

Maintenance records showed the carburetor was rebuilt during the vintage plane’s restoration 17 years before the accident and then left alone. The carburetor maintenance instruction manual contained no pertinent instructions for the installation of the jet assemblies.

The two-seat plane, called the PT-22 Recruit when it was used as a U.S. Army training aircraft, was intentionally designed to mimic the flight characteristics of larger warplanes.

Ford, who is reprising his role as Han Solo in the latest instalment of the Star Wars franchise, was joined by Star Wars co-stars Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.

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