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November 16, 1992 · Cessna 152 · N67766
Kechi, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kechi, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67766
Operator
Sanders Bill H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA034
WHILE IN NIGHT VFR CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT RECOGNIZED THAT THE ENGINE RPM WAS LOW AND THERE WAS NO OIL PRESSURE. HE SELECTED A ROADWAY FOR A FORCED LANDING. ENROUTE TO THE LANDING THE ENGINE SUSTAINED A TOTAL POWER FAILURE. IN MANEUVERING TO AVOID WIRES PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT ON THE ROAD AT TOUCHDOWN. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE ROAD ON TOUCHDOWN AND IMPACTED A UTILITY POLE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT ALL USABLE ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL HAD LEAKED FROM THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER MOUNTING. THE GASKET ON THE ADAPTER WAS DETERIORATED. FROM MAINTENANCE RECORDS IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE MOST RECENT MAINTENANCE ON THE MOUNTING ADAPTER OR THE GASKET.
NTSB Probable Cause
MAINTENANCE NOT PERFORMED (GASKET DETERIORATED), OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Full Narrative
WHILE IN NIGHT VFR CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT RECOGNIZED THAT THE ENGINE RPM WAS LOW AND THERE WAS NO OIL PRESSURE. HE SELECTED A ROADWAY FOR A FORCED LANDING. ENROUTE TO THE LANDING THE ENGINE SUSTAINED A TOTAL POWER FAILURE. IN MANEUVERING TO AVOID WIRES PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT ON THE ROAD AT TOUCHDOWN. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE ROAD ON TOUCHDOWN AND IMPACTED A UTILITY POLE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT ALL USABLE ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL HAD LEAKED FROM THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER MOUNTING. THE GASKET ON THE ADAPTER WAS DETERIORATED. FROM MAINTENANCE RECORDS IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE MOST RECENT MAINTENANCE ON THE MOUNTING ADAPTER OR THE GASKET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:02 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67766
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSanders Bill H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC