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June 9, 2022 · Piper PA-32R-301 · N416TS

Olla, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Olla, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301 (1998)
Tail Number
N416TS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA247

While enroute on a cross-country flight, an aural alarm sounded that indicated the oil pressure was low. The pilot turned to the nearest airport for a precautionary landing and attempted to troubleshoot the issue, but the engine remained very “sluggish.” While maneuvering toward the airport the pilot could not maintain altitude and made an off-field landing into a field about 7.5 miles from the airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and forward section of the fuselage during the forced landing. No preimpact anomalies were found with the airframe, fuel-injected engine, or engine oil system that would have precluded normal operations. The engine had continuity throughout its drive system. The engine controls were connected and secured from the cockpit to the engine and the oil and fuel lines were connected and secured. The engine oil cooler and associated oil lines did not show any evidence of oil leakage. Oil was present in the oil lines, engine oil sump, and oil pump. The oil pump turned freely with no binding. The reason for the low oil pressure warning and the subsequent partial loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On June 9, 2022, about 1545 central standard time, a Piper PA32R-301 airplane, N416TS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Olla, Louisiana. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot was flying under visual flight rules (VFR) from Union Parish Airport (F87), Farmerville, Louisiana, to Houma, Louisiana, with VFR flight following services provided by air traffic control. While enroute at 3,000 ft above mean sea level, an aural alarm sounded that indicated the oil pressure was low. He turned to the nearest airport for a precautionary landing and attempted to troubleshoot the issue, but the engine remained very “sluggish.” While maneuvering toward Olla Municipal Airport (L47), Olla, Louisiana, he could not maintain altitude and made an off-field landing into a field located about 7.5 miles east of L47. The airplane sustained damage to the right wing and forward section of the fuselage during the forced landing. The airplane wreckage was transported to a secure facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for further examination. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact anomalies with the airframe, engine, or engine oil system. The engine controls were found connected and secured from the cockpit to the engine. The engine had continuity throughout its drive system; suction and compression were verified on all cylinders. The left and right magnetos were tested and produced spark to their respective spark plugs leads. The fuel servo fuel screen was clean and free of debris. The fuel injection distribution block was intact and had a small amount of fuel in it. The engine-driven fuel pump operated when tested. The oil and fuel lines were found connected and secured. Examination of the engine oil cooler and associated oil lines did not reveal any evidence of oil leakage. Oil was present in the oil lines, engine oil sump, and oil pump. The oil pump turned freely with no binding.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportOlla Municipal (7.5nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN416TS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time15:32
Weather SourceWFAC

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