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November 27, 1987 · Beech P35 · N413EE

Maricopa, CA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Maricopa, CA
Aircraft
Beech P35
Tail Number
N413EE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA062

DURING A PLEASURE CROSS COUNTRY FLT, A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND A LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. AFTER LANDING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OIL LINE TO THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS BROKEN. AFTER REPAIRS, THE PLT TOOK OFF AND 10 MINUTES INTO THE FLT THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN OVERSPEED. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE PLT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND OIL BEGAN TO COVER THE WINDSHIELD. THE PLT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A POLE. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE NO. 4 CONNECTING ROD HAD FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE CRANKCASE. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE BEARING SHOWED EVIDENCE OF HIGH TEMP SCORCHING.

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DURING A PLEASURE CROSS COUNTRY FLT, A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND A LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. AFTER LANDING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OIL LINE TO THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS BROKEN. AFTER REPAIRS, THE PLT TOOK OFF AND 10 MINUTES INTO THE FLT THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN OVERSPEED. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE PLT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND OIL BEGAN TO COVER THE WINDSHIELD. THE PLT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A POLE. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE NO. 4 CONNECTING ROD HAD FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE CRANKCASE. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE BEARING SHOWED EVIDENCE OF HIGH TEMP SCORCHING.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech P35
Tail NumberN413EE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-N1 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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