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July 3, 2019 · Cessna TU206 F · N150SC

Waikoloa Village, HI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waikoloa Village, HI
Aircraft
Cessna TU206 F (1973)
Tail Number
N150SC
Operator
Aerial Imaging
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR19LA185

After flying for about 3 hours conducting aerial survey work, the pilot noticed a low oil pressure indication in the cockpit. The pilot prepared for a landing at the destination airport. During the approach he heard a bang and the airplane started to shake. He pitched the airplane to maintain the best glide speed and noticed the engine had lost all oil pressure. The pilot prepared for a forced landing to a road, during which the right wing struck a road sign, and the airplane came to rest in a ditch. Examination of the engine revealed the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap separated from the rod and the bolts were sheared. One of the nuts for the connecting rod cap bolts was split and both pieces were recovered. Signatures of high heat on the piston end of all the connecting rods was also noted. The high heat signatures were consistent with a lack of oil lubrication (and subsequent cooling during operation) for the connecting rods at the crankshaft. The lack of lubrication likely caused the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The reason for the lack of lubrication could not be determined from available information.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.

Full Narrative

On July 3, 2019, at 1035 Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, a Cessna TU206F, N150SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight. The pilot reported that the flight was destined for Kona, Hawaii, to conduct aerial survey work. After flying for about 3 hours, he noticed a low oil pressure indication in the cockpit. The pilot prepared for a landing at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (PHKO), Kona, Hawaii, during which he heard a “bang” and the airplane started to shake. He pitched the airplane to maintain the best glide speed and noticed the engine had lost all oil pressure. The engine continued to run at an idle setting; however, the pilot had no throttle authority. He prepared for a forced landing to a road, during which the right wing struck a road sign, and the airplane came to rest in a ditch. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap separated from the rod and the bolts were sheared. One of the nuts for the connecting rod cap bolts was split and both pieces were recovered. The inspector also noted indications of high heat on the piston end of all the connecting rods with darkening on the crankshaft end of the No. 5 connecting rod. There were numerous large pieces of the connecting rod cap and pistons that had migrated through the engine case resulting in further damage to several other cylinders and pistons. Cracks were observed on at least two other pistons and damage was noted to the cylinder mounting flanges on at least three cylinders.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 HST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TU206 F
Tail NumberN150SC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerial Imaging
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors Inc. · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 285
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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