T-6 down...didja know they slide on snow?

[retroaviation]

If the engine quit in flight, does the prop continue to "freewheel" as the blades are bent and I'd think that would mean the prop was rotating when he landed

Depends on what broke. But in general, the prop does keep windmilling. Probably the case here as well.

Gary

[Bill Greenwood]

I spoke to John, he is unhurt. He took off full tanks, flew less than an hour when the engine quit suddenly, no fuel pressure. He switched tanks used the wobble pump, but got no pressure, the line seemed to be empty, maybe a hose broke somewhere. The prop did not stop so he needs both blades and some cowl repairs, etc. The wings were not damaged. Sure good to see no injury.

[Edward Soye]

Thanks for the update Bill. Great to hear he was unhurt, and the airplane is in pretty good shape.

Tim and Gary - Thanks for the insights. I wasn't trying to be critical of anyone's maintenance choices or response in an emergency. The question was more out of interest to see how the stock '6 is laid out cockpit wise compared to the Harvard. I know of some differences (the direction the mixture operates, etc) so it seemed possible that the wobble pump also differed. Interesting none the less to hear what people decided to do as far as non-stock airplanes.

[sdennison]

Glad to see the result of training meeting circumstance. May we all have that cool, calm, and collected approach to emergency situations (as well as some good luck and good fortune).

Preparation, preparation, preparation, what if's etc. This is a perfect example and I am very glad all worked out for the best. I hate to see the plane belly in but what a great result.

I'd like to hear the "blow by blow" of what went through his mind during that 60 second failure-to-landing experience. To me, manuals are great but to hear it from one who lived the experience, priceless. There's a teacher.

[Canso42]

The SA T-6's always seem to take a licking and keep on ticking. How many saw the photo that went around last year of the one sliding along on turf coming towards the camera in a great shower of grass, dirt and trash? That one was back up and flying in a couple of months.
I'm glad that those a/c came into the warbird scene but I just cant get thrilled with neon orange on silver.

Canso42