ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298717
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| Date: | Sunday 9 July 2000 |
| Time: | 17:20 LT |
| Type: |  Ercoupe FORNEY F-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7518C |
| MSN: | 5632 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1841 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | LEECHBURG, Pennsylvania -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | KENT , OH (1G3) |
| GAITHERSBURG , MD (GAI | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight at 5,500 feet (msl), the pilot experienced smoke in the cockpit and noticed the engine oil pressure had dropped to zero. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing to a grass field. During the approach, the pilot realized the airplane's approach speed was too fast to touchdown on the grass field, and he performed a landing to an adjacent corn field. During the landing, the airplane's left wing and empennage were damaged. Examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane's engine oil pressure line was severed. Oil was found in the engine compartment and streaks of oil were observed on the right side of the fuselage. Additionally, only about 1/2 of a quart of oil remained in the engine's oil sump. No other discrepancies were noted.
Probable Cause: A severed oil pressure line, which resulted in an off airport landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC00LA185
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 21:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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