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July 14, 1999 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N56706

Boca Raton, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N56706
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA196

The pilot stated that he was flying southbound along the coast when he noticed that there was no indication on the engine oil pressure gauge. He elected to turn towards an airport, and tried to climb, but the engine started to run rough, and then lost complete power. At the time the flight was at an altitude of 1,200 feet. The pilot elected to land on a golf course that was directly ahead, and sent out a Mayday. The airplane landed 'hard' on a fairway, the main landing gear separated and the airplane came to a stop. The engine teardown revealed that the oil pump idler impeller failed. Subsequently, the engine lost complete power due to lack of oil lubrication. An Airworthiness Directive (AD) referance the oil pump impeller was found not have been complied with (AD-81-18-04).

NTSB Probable Cause

a total loss of engine power due to a failed oil pump impeller which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent hard landing on a golf course.

Full Narrative

On July 13, 1999, about 2044 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N56706, registered to an individual, received substantial damage during a forced landing on a golf course near Boca Raton, Florida. The private-rated pilot reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed in the vicinity, and no flight plan had been filed. The personal flight was being conducted in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight had originated at Lantana, Florida, at 2025. The pilot stated that he was flying southbound along the coast when he noticed that there was no indication on the engine oil pressure gauge, so he followed the procedure for loss of oil pressure. He elected to turn towards the Boca Raton Airport, and tried to climb, but the engine started to run rough, and then lost complete power. At the time the flight was at an altitude of 1,200 feet. The pilot elected to land on a golf course that was directly ahead, and sent out a Mayday. The airplane landed "hard" on a fairway, the main landing gear separated and the airplane came to a stop. The engine was examined under the supervision of the FAA, at the request of the NTSB, at Certified Engines Unlimited, Opa-Locka, Florida, July 22, 1999. According to the FAA inspector's statement the teardown revealed, "...pulled the finger screen out and removed the drive case and disassembled the oil pump, it appeared that the oil pump idler impeller failed. Subsequently, the engine quit due to lack of oil lubrication...the failed pump impeller questioned by AD-81-18-04 indicates non compliance."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:44 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN56706
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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