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March 18, 1983 · Piper PA24-260 · CGQYP
Mansfield, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Mansfield, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA24-260
Tail Number
CGQYP
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA144
DURING CRUISE FLT AT 8000 FT MSL, THE ENG LOST OIL PRESSURE. THE PLT STATED THAT SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT & SPARKS WERE SEEN IN THE COWLING AREA. SHORTLY AFTER THAT, THE ENG SEIZED. RADAR VECTORS WERE OBTAIN TO THE CLOSEST ARPT; HOWEVER, THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE RWY. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A LANDING APRX 300 FT SHORT OF THE OVERRUN. OIL STAINS WERE FOUND IN THE LEFT WING ROOT & ON THE BELLY OF THE ACFT. A SMALL HOLE WAS FOUND IN AN OIL HOSE TO THE OIL COOLER. THE OIL HOSE (LOW PRESSURE, TYPE H600) WAS AN IMPROPER PART.
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DURING CRUISE FLT AT 8000 FT MSL, THE ENG LOST OIL PRESSURE. THE PLT STATED THAT SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT & SPARKS WERE SEEN IN THE COWLING AREA. SHORTLY AFTER THAT, THE ENG SEIZED. RADAR VECTORS WERE OBTAIN TO THE CLOSEST ARPT; HOWEVER, THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE RWY. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A LANDING APRX 300 FT SHORT OF THE OVERRUN. OIL STAINS WERE FOUND IN THE LEFT WING ROOT & ON THE BELLY OF THE ACFT. A SMALL HOLE WAS FOUND IN AN OIL HOSE TO THE OIL COOLER. THE OIL HOSE (LOW PRESSURE, TYPE H600) WAS AN IMPROPER PART.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:47 EST
Nearest AirportMansfield Lanm (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6795 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA24-260
Tail NumberCGQYP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC