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April 9, 1988 · Neff BD-4 · N1HN
Beaumont, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Beaumont, TX
Aircraft
Neff BD-4
Tail Number
N1HN
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88DRA06
DURING THE FLIGHT, AN OIL-LIKE ODOR WAS DETECTED AND OIL SPOTS APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE FAILED. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A ROAD SIGN. THE SPAR/ FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND THE AIRPLANE BURNED. THE ROD BOLTS FROM THE 3 AND 4 RODS FAILED AFTER LOSS OF LUBRICATION. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF LUBRICATION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
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DURING THE FLIGHT, AN OIL-LIKE ODOR WAS DETECTED AND OIL SPOTS APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE FAILED. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A ROAD SIGN. THE SPAR/ FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND THE AIRPLANE BURNED. THE ROD BOLTS FROM THE 3 AND 4 RODS FAILED AFTER LOSS OF LUBRICATION. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF LUBRICATION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:41 CDT
Nearest Airport5nm E
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNeff BD-4
Tail NumberN1HN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC