The last airworthy Martin Mars plane, Philippine Mars, experienced engine trouble while en route to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Arizona. The plane, originally scheduled to depart last Wednesday, encountered a rough-running engine and was forced to return to Victoria, British Columbia, for inspection. The departure to Arizona will be rescheduled once the engine issue is resolved.
The last airworthy Martin Mars plane was sitting at Patricia Bay on Monday after experiencing engine trouble on Sunday as it was flying to its new home at a museum in the United States.
Out of an abundance of caution, it was decided to turn the plane around and head back to Victoria for a look at the engine to “see if they can see anything glaring,” Coulson said. Philippine Mars was originally scheduled to leave for the museum last Wednesday from Coulson Aviation’s headquarters on Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, but the departure was delayed.
Coulson had earlier switched Hawaii Mars’ four propellers to Philippine Mars and took batteries, auxiliary power units and other parts and pieces as part of an agreement with the museum.
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