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May 2, 1982 · Rayan NAV-4 · N4540K
Bloomsburg, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bloomsburg, PA
Aircraft
Rayan NAV-4
Tail Number
N4540K
Operator
Clyde Yohey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC82DA085
AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT SMELLED SMOKE AND OBSERVED THE OIL PRESSURE DROP TO 20 PSI. WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE CONTINUED TO DROP THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND AT BLOOMSBURG AIRPORT, APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AWAY. AFTER LANDING THE PILOT TAXIED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT BURNED.
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AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT SMELLED SMOKE AND OBSERVED THE OIL PRESSURE DROP TO 20 PSI. WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE CONTINUED TO DROP THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND AT BLOOMSBURG AIRPORT, APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AWAY. AFTER LANDING THE PILOT TAXIED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT BURNED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBloomsburg (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftRayan NAV-4
Tail NumberN4540K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorClyde Yohey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-4 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0