Story: Propeller found miles from crash scene

"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ...
"H.P." wrote:

Griswold Airport (MPE) is in the same town where he went down
(Madison).Wonder how (specifically) the dislodged prop affected the
aerodynamics of the Warrior and his chances for a controllable glide.

The prop and spinner weighs about 40 pounds. Removing it would have about the same
effect on the center of gravity as adding 40 pounds in the back seat would. With two
people on board and little luggage, the W&B would still be ok. The glide ratio would
improve, since a windmilling prop produces drag.

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.


Have I missed something here, or is there a possibility the prop
departed and fell promptly to the ground while the aircraft glided
several miles in whatever direction before crashing? What's so unusual
about a missing prop being miles from the airplane?

Dan