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February 10, 1991 · Beech P-35 · N9653Y
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1991
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Beech P-35
Tail Number
N9653Y
Operator
James M Dale
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN91LA041
WHILE ON A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINE FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF LUBRICATING OIL TO THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE FAILING MECHANICALLY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY ENGINE OUT LANDING AT THE AIRPORT WHICH ENDED WITH A LANDING 200 FEET SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY IN ROUGH TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION CAUSED BY TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF LUBRICATING OIL TO THE ENGINE.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINE FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF LUBRICATING OIL TO THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE FAILING MECHANICALLY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY ENGINE OUT LANDING AT THE AIRPORT WHICH ENDED WITH A LANDING 200 FEET SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY IN ROUGH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 MST
Nearest AirportLa Plata County (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length9200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech P-35
Tail NumberN9653Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames M Dale
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470N · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT