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August 9, 1990 · Convair L-13A · N13NH
Hayward, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Convair L-13A
Tail Number
N13NH
Operator
Noel T Hops
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX90DVD01
PILOT OF THE RESTORED MILITARY OBSERVATION AIRCRAFT EXPEREINCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE WIRE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DESTROYED. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD A LOSS OF ENGINE OIL WITH BURNING ENGINE OIL THAT FILLED THE CABIN WITH SMOKE. A STEEL 'AN' FITTING CAP USED TO SHUT OFF THE FLOW OF ENGINE OIL FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN WAS MISSING. A MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL WAS ACCOMPLISHED ABOUT 25 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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PILOT OF THE RESTORED MILITARY OBSERVATION AIRCRAFT EXPEREINCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE WIRE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DESTROYED. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD A LOSS OF ENGINE OIL WITH BURNING ENGINE OIL THAT FILLED THE CABIN WITH SMOKE. A STEEL 'AN' FITTING CAP USED TO SHUT OFF THE FLOW OF ENGINE OIL FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN WAS MISSING. A MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL WAS ACCOMPLISHED ABOUT 25 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 PDT
Nearest AirportHAYWARD (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConvair L-13A
Tail NumberN13NH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorNoel T Hops
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · O-425-9 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC