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November 24, 2004 · Spaulding Tailwind W-8 · N191AS

Davey, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Davey, NE
Aircraft
Spaulding Tailwind W-8
Tail Number
N191AS
Operator
Alber Spaulding
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA036

The amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a field after a loss of power. The pilot reported that after 20 minutes of flight the engine RPM decreased and there was no oil pressure indication on the oil pressure instrument. The pilot executed a forced landing to a nearby field. During the landing rollout, the landing gear collapsed when the airplane went through a small gulley. The inspection of the engine revealed that an oil hose had blown off one end of the oil cooler. The pilot reported that he had removed the hose during maintenance. When he reinstalled the line on the oil cooler the hose did not get fully attached. He reported, "Evidently when the hose was replaced the end of the nipple stopped at the indentation in the hose caused by the clamp. When the clamp was replaced it was barely over the tip of the hose."

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to the loss of oil pressure as a result of the pilot's failure to properly install the oil line to the oil cooler. A factor was the rough terrain.

Full Narrative

On November 24, 2004, about 1200 central standard time, an amateur-built Spaulding Tailwind W-8, N191AS, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a field near Davey, Nebraska, after a loss of power. The private pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight departed Crete Municipal Airport, Crete, Nebraska, on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that after 20 minutes of flight the engine RPM decreased and there was no oil pressure indication on the oil pressure instrument. The pilot executed a forced landing to a nearby field. During the landing rollout, the landing gear collapsed when the airplane went through a small gulley. The inspection of the engine revealed that an oil hose had blown off one end of the oil cooler. The pilot reported that he had removed the hose during maintenance. When he reinstalled the line on the oil cooler the hose did not get fully attached. He reported, "Evidently when the hose was replaced the end of the nipple stopped at the indentation in the hose caused by the clamp. When the clamp was replaced it was barely over the tip of the hose."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftSpaulding Tailwind W-8
Tail NumberN191AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlber Spaulding
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-G · Reciprocating · 120

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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