ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 362264
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| Date: | Sunday 28 March 1993 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aero Commander 100-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Gerald Rouse |
| Registration: | N4017X |
| MSN: | 5150 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1950 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A2F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Topinabee, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cheboygan, MI (Y15) |
| (Y15) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was in cruise flight at 1500 feet agl when the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. He made a forced landing on a rural road, and the right wing of the airplane struck a tree during the landing roll. The investigation revealed a failure of the oil line to the oil pressure gauge.
Probable Cause: the total loss of engine power due to failure of the oil line to the oil pressure gauge. A factor relating to the accident was no suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI93LA123
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Mar-2024 19:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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