Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S-2R near Holtville, CA — 2008-05-11
- Date
- 2008-05-11
- Location
- Holtville, CA, USA
- Aircraft
- Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S-2R
- Registration
- N8860Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
NTSB narrative
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight when he noticed a loss of available engine power. As he continued, he noticed a rapid increase in oil temperature and decrease in oil pressure and he could not sustain altitude. The pilot force-landed the airplane in a field. During the landing sequence, the engine separated from the airframe and the right wing was crushed. Post accident examination of the engine showed that it sustained internal thermal damage. No anomalies were noted with the oil system and the reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.
NTSB coding
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