propeller

We’d seen nearly every stage of production — from “grass to glass,” as McAfee called it — when he parked his truck next to the hangar that houses his Cessna 210 Centurion propeller plane.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026

We were running this airlift, like small propeller planes with eight seats, trying to get more than 100 people back to the mainland before twilight hits because they don’t have lighting on the runway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

The ship’s propeller forms part of a commemorative arch on a hilltop overlooking the bay.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025

On the bottom were several photos showing a plane with a broken wing and a smashed propeller in a field.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

"Inside were drone components: small plastic propellers, I think four pieces," Vladyslav told investigators.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

The balloons rise and descend using vents or propellers to find the right currents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

Consumer spending, aided by record stock market gains, and huge business investment in artificial intelligence have been chief propellers.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025

There was a terrible gnashing noise, and then each of the propellers ground to a halt.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown