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August 30, 1987 · Piper PA-25 · N6094Z
Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-25
Tail Number
N6094Z
Operator
O K Aviation Salvage
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA245
AFTER ABOUT 45 MNTES INTO THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED A DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WHEN HE DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. THE CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER. THE PILOT HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO DITCH. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINIATION DISCLOSED THAT, NO. 4 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED IN THE SPARK PLUG HOLE WHICH TRAVELED TOWARDS THE EXHAUST PORT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WAS USED FOR THIS FLIGHT.
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AFTER ABOUT 45 MNTES INTO THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED A DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WHEN HE DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. THE CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER. THE PILOT HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO DITCH. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINIATION DISCLOSED THAT, NO. 4 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED IN THE SPARK PLUG HOLE WHICH TRAVELED TOWARDS THE EXHAUST PORT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WAS USED FOR THIS FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25
Tail NumberN6094Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorO K Aviation Salvage
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:45