At about 18:30 mountain time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T was damaged after an off-airport precautionary landing. The pilot was not injured. The pilot said an engine vibration developed that led him to shut down the engine and land. Examination of the engine revealed the oil filter gasket was pinched at the base of the oil filter, which allowed the engine oil to escape and resulted in a catastrophic internal failure.
May 16, Paulden, Ariz. / Piper Turbo Lance II
At about 18:30 mountain time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T was damaged after an off-airport precautionary landing. The pilot was not injured. The pilot said an engine vibration developed that led him to shut down the engine and land. Examination of the engine revealed the oil filter gasket was pinched at the base of the oil filter, which allowed the engine oil to escape and resulted in a catastrophic internal failure....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-32RT-300T made an off-airport precautionary landing after the pilot experienced engine vibration.
- The pilot shut down the engine, leading to aircraft damage but no injuries.
- Investigation revealed the catastrophic engine failure was caused by a pinched oil filter gasket, resulting in oil escape.
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