Cessna 175B N8172T

Summary

On 16 April 2004 at about 15:40 local time, a Cessna 175B registered N8172T was involved in an accident near Locust Grove, Oklahoma, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

16 April 2004 at 15:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Locust Grove, Oklahoma, United States

Nearest airport

Claremore (1O7)

Coordinates

36.2000, -95.1667

Aircraft

Cessna 175B

Registration

N8172T

Category

Airplane

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Millington → Claremore

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW04LA110

2 people had minor injuries.

The improper installation of the generator, which resulted in oil starvation. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The 800-hour pilot stated that while in cruise flight, he smelled "fumes", and the engine began to "shudder." But, the engine gauges indicated normal readings. The engine continued to shudder and the oil pressure dropped to zero within a few seconds, and it began to lose power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and performed a forced landing to a dirt field. Upon landing, the airplane rolled about 78 feet before it nosed over onto its back. External examination of the airplane revealed oil streaks over the left and right side of the engine cowling. Examination of the engine and maintenance records revealed the recently installed generator had partially separated due to the fact it had been installed improperly, which resulted in oil starvation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.