Oil filter failure brings down Cessna

This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 210K. Injuries: None. Location: Show Low, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in cruise flight when the engine oil pressure dropped to zero, followed four minutes later by a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing in an open meadow, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine’s firewall. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.

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