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May 6, 1991 · Cessna 182 · N4996D
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N4996D
Operator
Emmet B Nutter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA199
THE PILOT CONTACTED PHX APPROACH CONTROL AND REQUESTED AND RECEIVED RADAR ADVISORIES TO DEER VALLEY AIRPORT (DVT). WHEN THE FLIGHT WAS ABOUT 7 MILES WEST OF DVT RADAR ADVISORIES WERE TERMINATED. MOMENTS LATER THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE COCKPIT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND HE WAS GOING TO LAND ON A ROAD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED THAT THE NO. 4 CONNECTING ROD FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE INTACT ENGINE OIL SUMP DID NOT CONTAIN ANY OIL NOR WAS THERE EVIDENCE OF OIL STAINS ON THE AIRPLANE'S FUSELAGE OR WINGS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE TO ASSURE THE ENGINE CONTAINED AN ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS TOTAL FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT CONTACTED PHX APPROACH CONTROL AND REQUESTED AND RECEIVED RADAR ADVISORIES TO DEER VALLEY AIRPORT (DVT). WHEN THE FLIGHT WAS ABOUT 7 MILES WEST OF DVT RADAR ADVISORIES WERE TERMINATED. MOMENTS LATER THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE COCKPIT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND HE WAS GOING TO LAND ON A ROAD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED THAT THE NO. 4 CONNECTING ROD FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE INTACT ENGINE OIL SUMP DID NOT CONTAIN ANY OIL NOR WAS THERE EVIDENCE OF OIL STAINS ON THE AIRPLANE'S FUSELAGE OR WINGS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:18 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN4996D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmmet B Nutter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time07:01
Weather SourceWFAC