ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355549
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| Date: | Wednesday 16 July 1997 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177RG |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N52120 |
| MSN: | 177RG1173 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2600 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Knoxville, TN -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KTYS) |
| Farmington, MO (FAM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he did a preflight inspection and found no discrepancies. During his takeoff climb, the engine started running rough, and subsequently, it stopped running. The pilot initiated an emergency landing into a field, and the airplane encountered rough terrain, which resulted in substantial to the airplane. Visual examination of the airplane revealed that the oil dipstick was loose. Isolated areas of oil wetness were found in the vicinity of the #2 cylinder base and around the right rear accessory section. Oil was also found on the lower right hand windshield, on the nose landing gear doors, and down 50% of the belly of the fuselage.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the oil filler cap was secured during his preflight inspection, and loss of engine oil (oil exhaustion), which resulted in subsequent engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA104
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 13:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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