| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N494TW |
| Alternate Serial: | 8609 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-121A Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 749A-2601 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Tucson - Marana RegionalMap |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: AVW Local: AVQ Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 1997 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. Pettersen |
| Photo ID: | 36925 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is the result of a cylinder letting loose on a radial engine. It happened at the worst possible time on one of Avra Valley's relatively 'short' runways. The No.2 engine had been throttled back to simulate an engine failure. As we rotated after a 'touch and go' landing, the No.1 engine failed and, momentarily, both engines on the left side were producing little or no power. Captain Frank Lang brought the aircraft under control and we returned to Avra Valley Airport for a safe landing. This photo is copyright © Ralph M. Pettersen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 January 2018, and has since been viewed 372 times. |