The P.180 is an unusual pusher turboprop aircraft. This is the first fatal accident for the type since its introduction in 1990.
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(If you're wondering: "Doesn't the jet engine exhaust damage the propeller blades?" the answer is that yes it can cause erosion of the paint and there's a service bulletin covering required inspection, cleaning and painting of the blades.)
The P.180 is an unusual pusher turboprop aircraft. This is the first fatal accident for the type since its introduction in 1990.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgrBXZ3Rc_M/UrubOzfJf6I/AAAAAAAAjdw/b62NIp6I00A/s1600/16.JPG
(If you're wondering: "Doesn't the jet engine exhaust damage the propeller blades?" the answer is that yes it can cause erosion of the paint and there's a service bulletin covering required inspection, cleaning and painting of the blades.)
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