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July 1, 1983 · Smith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601B Aerostar 6 · N601MM
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Smith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601B Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N601MM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA313
ENROUTE AT 14,000 FT MSL THE PLT OBSERVED THE RIGHT ENG OIL PRESS GAGE DECREASE TO ZERO. THE PLT SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENG& RECEIVED RADAR VECTORS TO ELKO MUNI ARPT. AT 6,000 FT THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LEVEL-OFF THE ACFT BUT THE ACFT WOULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND THE ACFT GEAR UP IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE RIGHT ENG HAD RUN OUT OF OIL DUE TO A CHAFED HOLE IN AN OIL COOLER LINE. THE LEFT ENG FORWARD UPPER OIL COOLER HOSE ALSO EXHIBITED EXTENSIVE CHAFING SIGNATURES.
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ENROUTE AT 14,000 FT MSL THE PLT OBSERVED THE RIGHT ENG OIL PRESS GAGE DECREASE TO ZERO. THE PLT SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENG& RECEIVED RADAR VECTORS TO ELKO MUNI ARPT. AT 6,000 FT THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LEVEL-OFF THE ACFT BUT THE ACFT WOULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND THE ACFT GEAR UP IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE RIGHT ENG HAD RUN OUT OF OIL DUE TO A CHAFED HOLE IN AN OIL COOLER LINE. THE LEFT ENG FORWARD UPPER OIL COOLER HOSE ALSO EXHIBITED EXTENSIVE CHAFING SIGNATURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:32 PDT
Nearest Airport5nm SE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601B Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN601MM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-P1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC