ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133759
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| Date: | Thursday 14 May 1998 |
| Time: | 17:57 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft T-34B Mentor |
| Owner/operator: | George Robert Partridge |
| Registration: | N9280Z |
| MSN: | BG-349 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 12722 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-4 (3) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Montgomery, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KMXF) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
At 1654, Caveat 7 was cleared for takeoff from runway 15 at Maxwell AFB. At 1657, the pilot reported he had oil on his windshield. The tower controller watched as the airplane entered a steep left turn. The airplane collided with the ground about 250 feet northeast of a Burger King Restaurant, and burst into flames. The passenger stated after takeoff, at 500 feet, the passenger and pilot both noticed oil on the windscreen. After the pilot turned downwind for the forced landing, the engine began to sputter. At this point, the windscreen was completely covered with oil. The passenger stated the airplane then nosed down, banked 45 degrees to the left, and they returned to level flight before impacting the parking lot. According to Aero Club maintenance personnel, the engine was scheduled for removal the following day. The engines' total time was at TBO (time between overhaul). After the accident, It was noted, during the engine examination, that the crankshaft rubber seal assembly (nose seal) was approximately one inch forward of its normally installed position. It was also noted the nose seal was not the correct part as described in the engine parts manual.
Probable Cause: The installation of an incorrect engine nose seal that subsequently dislodged from the normally installed position, and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine oil.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98FA076
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Jun-2016 19:36 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 08-Feb-2022 09:48 | A.J.Scholten | Updated [Source] |
| 07-Apr-2024 12:31 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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