Pilot Debrief

FISHER MICHAEL H T-BIRD II near Dundee, OH — 2009-08-16

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Date
2009-08-16
Location
Dundee, OH, USA
Aircraft
FISHER MICHAEL H T-BIRD II
Registration
N5559A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.

NTSB narrative

While flying at an altitude of 400 to 500 feet above the ground the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The airplane contacted an embankment during an off-airport emergency landing in a corn field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported that the outer crankshaft seal on the ignition side of the engine was not fully functional, resulting in a drop in vacuum pressure and a subsequent loss of fuel pressure. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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