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March 26, 2010 · Morrison Joseph Q2 · N142BP
Frazier Park, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Frazier Park, CA
Aircraft
Morrison Joseph Q2
Tail Number
N142BP
Operator
Van Vleet Richard A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA181
The pilot was cruising at 8,200 feet mean sea level in his experimental category airplane when he heard a sudden change of sound from the engine and noticed that his oil pressure dropped to zero. He executed an emergency landing on a paved county road. The landing gear wheels of the airplane were located on the tips of the lower wings, 16.4 feet apart. During the landing roll the right wing tip landing gear hit soft dirt and gravel, and the airplane spun to the right. Upon examination of the airplane the pilot stated that his engine oil level was full and there was no indication of an oil leak. He suspected that the oil pump failed on the experimental category engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot was cruising at 8,200 feet mean sea level (msl) in his experimental category airplane, when he heard a sudden change of sound from the engine and noticed his oil pressure drop to zero. He executed an emergency landing on a paved county road. The landing gear wheels of the airplane were located on the tips of the lower wings, 16.4 feet apart. During the landing roll the right wing tip landing gear hit soft dirt and gravel, and the airplane spun to the right. Upon examination of the airplane the pilot stated that his engine oil level was full and there was no indication of an oil leak. He suspected that the oil pump failed on the experimental category engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 PDT
Nearest AirportMojave Airport (60nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMorrison Joseph Q2
Tail NumberN142BP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVan Vleet Richard A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 17 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC