At 0710 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The Airline Transport pilot and three occupants of the airplane were uninjured. Visual conditions prevailed. The business flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot later reported that the engine lost oil pressure and seized during climb-out. The airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing in a field approximately four miles east of the departure airport. The FAA inspector reported that he did not see any evidence of oil on the engine oil dipstick. He added that the oil cap was secured in place.
April 17, 2005, Brownwood, Texas / Beech/Raytheon A36 Bonanza
At 0710 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The Airline Transport pilot and three occupants of the airplane were uninjured. Visual conditions prevailed. The business flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot later reported that the engine lost oil pressure and seized during climb-out. The airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing in a field approximately four miles east of the departure airport. The FAA inspector reported that he did not see any evidence of oil on the engine oil dipstick. He added that the oil cap was secured in place....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced substantial damage during a forced landing in a field after its engine lost power and seized shortly after takeoff.
- Despite the substantial damage to the aircraft, the Airline Transport pilot and three occupants onboard were uninjured.
- The engine failure was attributed to a loss of oil pressure and subsequent seizure, with investigators noting no oil on the engine dipstick after the accident.
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