ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373431
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| Date: | Thursday 12 March 1987 |
| Time: | 22:37 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28R |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5140S |
| MSN: | 28R7135162 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Holland, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Jenison, MI (08C) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES AND THEN TOTALLY SEIZED. THE PILOT MADE A HARD LANDING ON 58TH STREET IN HOLLAND (THE ONLY AVAILABLE LANDING AREA HE COULD SEE IN THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS) RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED BROKEN PISTON RINGS IN THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER, ALUMINUM SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE LUBRICATING SYSTEM AND SCORED AND BURNED BEARINGS.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI87LA097
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 12:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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