ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352760
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| Date: | Saturday 21 August 1999 |
| Time: | 19:05 LT |
| Type: |  Alon A-2A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5465F |
| MSN: | B265 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2668 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-90-16F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cabot, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (AR28) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that prior to turning on final approach to land, the engine lost power. During the emergency landing in a field of tall grass, the airplane's tail struck a levee and the left wing struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed that the engine oil dipstick and cap assembly was not installed, and the forward left side of the fuselage and the windshield were covered in oil.
Probable Cause: The missing engine oil filler cap which resulted in the loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation. Factors were the pilot's improper aircraft preflight inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA231
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 17:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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