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July 18, 1998 · Cessna 150H · N22047

Frankfort, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Frankfort, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N22047
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA263

While in cruise flight the pilot discovered the lack of oil pressure indication. He made a precautionary landing on a roadway where he encountered a pickup truck and turned into crops and terrain to avoid a collision. Subsequent to the accident it was found that the lubricating oil threaded drain plug was missing. Records indicated that the plug had been removed about six hours prior to the accident to change the oil.

NTSB Probable Cause

the improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug and the roadway.

Full Narrative

On July 18, 1998, at 1030 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150H, N22047, sustained substantial damage during a precautionary landing near Frankfort, Indiana. The private pilot operator stated that he initiated the landing after hearing a noise and noticing a loss of engine oil pressure. Subsequent to the accident he found the oil sump plug missing, and no lubricating oil remaining in the engine. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight originated at Laporte, Indiana, at 0925 with the intended destination of Indianapolis, Indiana. After the accident an examination of the airplane revealed that the threaded drain plug from the lubricating oil sump was not present. There was evidence of oil stains in the bottom of the engine cowling, on the nose gear assembly, and the underside of the airplane. There were two oil stains under the airplane approximately 1 foot in diameter. A check of the airplane logbooks revealed that the airplane had received an inspection about six hours prior to the accident flight at which time the oil was changed. The drain plug was not found at the accident location and to date has not been recovered. The landing was made on a roadway. When the pilot encountered a pickup truck on the road he attempted to exit the road to avoid a collision and impacted crops and the terrain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN22047
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data