ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377380
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| Date: | Friday 19 April 1985 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Bobby White |
| Registration: | N4483U |
| MSN: | 150-60483 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3276 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Alma, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE STUDENT PILOT AND PASSENGER CHANGED THE ENGINE OIL JUST PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING THE TAKEOFF. THE OIL WAS DRAINED ON THE GROUND ON THE AIRPORT WHERE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED. EXAMINATION OF THE OIL, DISCLOSED THAT METAL SHAVINGS WERE PRESENT IN THE DRAINED OIL. FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT DISCLOSED THAT METAL SHAVINGS WERE ALSO PRESENT INSIDE THE ENGINE WHEN IT WAS DISASSEMBLED. THE EXAMINATION ALSO FOUND RUST IN THE CYLINDER WALLS ALONG WITH THE FRACTURED RINGS FROM NUMBERS 2 AND 3 PISTONS. THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OR RECENT MAINTENANCE DATA WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL85LA142
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 11:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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