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National Transportation Safety Board - Aviation Accident Final Report
Location: Kidron, OH
Accident Number: CEN17LA081
Date & Time: 01/21/2017, 1445 EST
Registration: N39819
Aircraft: BELLANCA 17 30
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
The airline transport pilot was conducting a local flight and had been airborne for about 40 minutes when he heard a "bang;" the engine then began to shake and experienced a total loss of power. The pilot conducted a forced landing, and the airplane impacted a stand of pine trees before coming to rest. An onsite examination of the airplane found oil on the underside of the airframe and the back of the engine, with no oil showing on the dipstick. Additionally, the nuts securing the engine vacuum pump appeared loose.
Disassembly of the engine found only a small amount of oil in the engine sump as well as numerous metal pieces. The crankshaft No. 5 rod journal exhibited heat damage, and the connecting rod had separated from the journal, consistent with the lack of oil lubrication. A review of the engine's maintenance records revealed that the engine had accumulated about 263 hours since overhaul. The records also indicated the vacuum pump was replaced and had accumulated 1.19 hours at the time of the accident. The accident is consistent with the loss of engine oil from the vacuum pump drive, likely as a result of maintenance personnel improperly securing the vacuum pump following replacement.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
Maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the vacuum pump, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
Findings
Aircraft
Recip eng rear section - Incorrect service/maintenance (Cause)
Oil - Fluid level (Cause)
Environmental issues
Tree(s) - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
On January 21, 2017, about 1445 eastern standard time, a Bellanca 17-30A airplane, N39819, conducted a forced landing near Kidron, Ohio. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged during the accident. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
The pilot reported that he was on a personal flight, and had been airborne for about 40 minutes. He added that he was in cruise at about 2,600 ft above mean sea level (MSL) when he heard a "bang", and the engine started to shake and lose power. He turned towards an airport, but believed that the airplane was not going to make the airport, so he selected a field for the forced landing. During the forced landing, the left wing collided with a brush pile and the airplane impacted a stand of pine trees before coming to a stop.
Examination of the airplane on site, by the responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, found substantial damage to the airplane's fuselage and wings. The inspector also noted that the underside of the airplane and engine compartment had a coating of oil. Additionally, oil quantity was not present on the dipstick. An area was noted on the engine sump, that appeared to be an internal impact mark. Nuts holding the vacuum pump on the engine appeared loose.
The engine was separated from the airframe and shipped to the manufacturer's facility in Mobile, Alabama. The engine was examined by the National Transportation Safety Board and technical representatives from Continental Motors. After a visual inspection of the engine, an attempt to rotate the crankshaft was made; the engine rotated but with great difficulty.
Disassembly of the engine found only a small amount of oil in the engine sump, along with numerous metal pieces. Inspection of the oil filter element found small amounts of metal. The crankshaft's number five rod journal had heat damage and the connecting rod had separated from the journal. The number one and two rod journals were dry and heat damaged, but the connecting rods remained attached and showed signs of heat distress.
A review of the engine's maintenance records revealed the engine was overhauled in December 2008. The engine had accumulated about 263 hours since the overhaul. The records also indicated the engine's vacuum pump was replaced on December 23, 2016, and had accumulated 1.19 hours, at the time of the accident.
History of Flight
Enroute-cruise
Loss of engine power (total) (Defining event)
Emergency descent
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Airline Transport
Age: 75
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/01/2015
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 12286 hours (Total, all aircraft), 513 hours (Total, this make and model), 9286 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: BELLANCA
Registration: N39819
Model/Series: 17 30 A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 73-30491
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats:
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/26/2016, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3109.5 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO 520 SERIES
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 285 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KBJJ
Observation Time: 1556 EST
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 12000 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C / 11°C
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.67 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Medina, OH (1G5)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Medina, OH (1G5)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.744722, -81.764722 (est)
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Kidron, OH
Aircraft: BELLANCA 17 30, registration: N39819
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On January 21, 2017, about 1400 eastern standard time, a Bellanca 17-30A airplane, N39819, conducted a forced landing near Kidron, Ohio. The airline transport rated pilot received was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged during the accident. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
The pilot reported that he was on a personal flight, and had been airborne for about 40 minutes. He added that he was in cruise flight at about 2,600 ft MSL, when he heard a "bang", and the engine started to shake and lose power. He turned back towards the airport, but believed that the airplane was not going to make the airport, so he selected a field for the forced landing. During the forced landing, the left wing collided with a brush pile; the airplane then impacted a stand of pine trees, before coming to a stop.
Substantial damage was noted to the airplane's fuselage and wings. Fuel was present on site.
The airplane was retained for further examination.
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WAYNE, COUNTY, OHIO - The pilot of a Bellanca 17-30A Viking plane force landed Saturday afternoon, January 21st.
The incident occurred in East Union Township just south of Kansas Rd.
Sometime before 3:00 in the afternoon the pilot was forced to look for a place to land his plane experienced mechanical failures that caused his engine to quit.
The pilot directed the plane towards Stoltzfus Airfield, but soon realized he would not make the distance. He then attempted to land the plane in a nearby field.
The plane came to its final resting place on the edge of the wooded area next to the field.
Miraculously, he was able to walk away from his aircraft. He has no reported injuries, and was able to explain what happened to a crowd that gathered.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the incident, and the FAA and local fire station were contacted.
The family says they are "just glad he's ok and no one was hurt." They also commend his quick thinking and navigation, saying "he did an outstanding job."
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