Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-3 near Iliamna, AK — 2008-07-22

Final reportANC08LA089
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Date
2008-07-22
Location
Iliamna, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-3
Registration
N61FE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 8 cylinder from the engine, which separated an oil line, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the float-equipped airplane's forced landing on a road.

NTSB narrative

The solo airline transport pilot was making a local reconnaissance flight in a float-equipped airplane under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 in conjunction with a wilderness lodge business. The pilot said that he was scouting local lakes and rivers for fish and, while returning to a float pond near the lodge, the airplane's engine lost oil pressure and then lost power. The pilot said that he descended to a road, and that after he touched the floats on the road the left wing struck a tree, causing the airplane to depart the roadway. The airplane sustained damage to the left wing's leading edge and fuselage. A mechanic said that the number 8 cylinder separated from the engine, causing an oil line to separate.

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