ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379257
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| Date: | Tuesday 12 June 1984 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Eagle Aircraft Co. DW-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Odell Priest |
| Registration: | N8801P |
| MSN: | DW-1-0008-80 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 871 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-M1B5D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Oklee, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Oklee, MN |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT RAN OFF A ROAD INTO A DITCH WHICH DESTROYED THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PLT SAID OIL COVERED THE WINDSHIELD AFTER TAKEOFF AND HE COULD NOT SEE WELL ENOUGH TO FIND THE AIRSTRIP SO HE LANDED ON THE ROAD WHILE LOOKING OUT THE SIDE WINDOW. THE OIL SIPHONED OUT OF THE OPEN OIL FILLER PORT AND WAS BLOWN OVER THE ACFT. THE PLTSAID HE WAS DISTRACTED AFTER PUTTING OIL IN THE ACFT AND FORGOT TO PUT THE DIPSTICK/CAP BACK ON.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI84LA231
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 17:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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