ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 166575
Last updated: 27 June 2020
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| Date: | 27-MAY-2014 |
| Time: | 15:40 |
| Type: |  Aero Commander 200D |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N200D |
| C/n / msn: | 379 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Near Fayette Regional Air Center Airport (3T5), La Grange, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lake Charles, LA (CWF) |
| Fredericksburg, TX (T82) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
The pilot reported that, during cruise flight, the airplane's engine began to run roughly. He then observed no pressure on the oil pressure gauge, and smoke entered the cockpit. The pilot shut down the engine and attempted to glide the airplane to the nearest airport. However, the pilot determined that the airplane would not make the runway and subsequently performed a forced landing to a field. A postaccident on-scene examination revealed damage to the engine's crankcase consistent with oil starvation. The airplane was repaired and the engine disposed of before a thorough examination could be conducted. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20140529X14523&key=1
FAA register: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=N200D
https://flightaware.com/photos/view/394969-d061b275235173fe2e50d02896291b14220154bc/aircrafttype/M200
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-May-2014 16:42 | Geno | Added |
| 05-Sep-2015 15:27 | Aerossurance | Updated [Time, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:28 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 29-Nov-2017 14:21 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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