ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298668
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| Date: | Sunday 16 July 2000 |
| Time: | 13:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 |
| Owner/operator: | George And Katherine Stanis |
| Registration: | N24GK |
| MSN: | 2843335 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 149 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | ASHLAND, Wisconsin -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | LA POINTE , WI (4R5) |
| (KASX) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane began to lose engine power during a cruise climb from an island based airport. Power was regained and the pilot diverted to an airport located 8.5 nm to the south at an altitude of 2,600 msl. Five miles from the airport, the engine began to run rough and the pilot began flying best glide airspeed. At 3.5 nm from the airport, smoke emanated from the engine cowling at which point the engine seized. The airplane impacted a barbed wire fence 200 yards from the approach end of the runway 20. Examination of the Textron Lycoming O-360-A4M engine revealed an abrasive material, similar to that used during the engine manufacturing process, was present in the oil passages from the main gallery to the one and two main bearings.
Probable Cause: the blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI00LA209
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 21:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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