Dta VOYAGER II 912S N20330

Summary

On 30 March 2024 at about 16:40 local time, a Dta VOYAGER II 912S registered N20330 was involved in an accident near Clermont, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

30 March 2024 at 16:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Clermont, Florida, United States

Coordinates

28.5471, -81.7686

Aircraft

Dta VOYAGER II 912S

Registration

N20330

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Zellwood → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA24LA159

1 person was seriously injured.

Lack of lubrication of the No. 4 connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

While in cruise flight, the pilot of the weight-shift-control aircraft noticed that the oil pressure light was illuminated, the oil pressure gauge indicated zero, and the cylinder head temperature was rising shortly before the engine lost all power. He performed a forced landing to a field and landed hard, fracturing the wing. Examination of the engine revealed that there was no oil under the rocker covers or within the gearbox when removed. Additionally, there was no drivetrain continuity to the number 4 piston, which would not move when the propeller was manually rotated. The pilot did not respond to further attempts to coordinate a more detailed engine examination, and the engine was not further examined. Based on the available information, it is likely that the loss of engine power was the result of insufficient lubrication to the No. 4 connecting rod bearing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.