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February 11, 1995 · Beech S-35 · N8828M

Wolf Point, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wolf Point, MT
Aircraft
Beech S-35
Tail Number
N8828M
Operator
Richland Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA050

THE PILOT NOTED A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, WHICH HE MONITORED. THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGHLY AFTER ONE TO THREE MINUTES, AND HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CHOSE A LEVEL SPOT FOR THE FORCED LANDING, BUT IT WAS GETTING DARK AND HE DIDN'T SEE A BARBED WIRE FENCE ACROSS THE LANDING SITE. HE DID NOT SEE THE FENCE POSTS UNTIL FLARING FOR A LANDING. THE RIGHT WING STRUCK TWO FENCE POSTS, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED THAT A CONNECTING ROD FAILED. THE ENGINE HAD FIVE HOURS SINCE MAJOR OVERHAUL.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO LOST OIL PRESSURE AND A FAILED CONNECTING ROD. FACTORS INCLUDE FENCE POSTS AND DUSK LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHICH LIMITED VISIBILITY.

Full Narrative

On February 10, 1995, approximately 1753 mountain standard time, a Beech S-35, N8828M, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a loss of engine power while en route to Wolf Point, Montana. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was uninjured. The flight, which was a non-scheduled cargo flight operated under 14CFR135, had departed Glasgow, Montana about ten minutes earlier. There was no fire and no report of an ELT actuating. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the flight. The pilot noted a loss of oil pressure, but the engine continued to run smoothly. About one to three minutes after the loss of oil pressure, the engine started knocking and the pilot shut it down. An inspection by FAA inspectors noted that the number six connecting rod had failed. The engine had five hours since major overhaul.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:53 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech S-35
Tail NumberN8828M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichland Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA10B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point7 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:26
Weather SourceWFAC

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