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May 28, 1994 · Piper PA-25-260 · N4842Y
Rexburg, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Rexburg, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-260
Tail Number
N4842Y
Operator
Neeley Owen J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA135
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, AFTER A LOSS OF ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL DUE TO A BROKEN OR RUPTURED OIL LINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LOSS OF OIL DUE TO A RUPTURED OIL LINE.
Full Narrative
On May 28, 1994, at 0743 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-25, N4842Y, sustained minor damage when it nosed over during a forced landing near Newdale, Idaho after a loss of power. The commercial pilot, who was engaged in aerial application activities, was listed as receiving serious injuries. The flight had originated at Newdale, Idaho, and was being conducted under 14CFR137 in visual meteorological conditions. There was no fire and there was no ELT installed in the aircraft. The pilot was required to remain hospitalized for greater than 48 hours. He stated that the aircraft lost power during a run, about 20 miles northeast of Rexburg, Idaho. The pilot stated that an oil line from the oil cooler ruptured, causing a loss of oil, folowed by a loss of power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:43 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-260
Tail NumberN4842Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeeley Owen J
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-C1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO