At about 09:30 central time, a Piper PA-32RT-300 lost engine power and landed in rough terrain near Wewahitchka. The three occupants reported no injuries. The pilot said he smelled something and when he checked the instruments he noticed that the oil pressure had decreased. He felt that he could not make it to an airport so he decided to land in rough terrain. Examination of the engine revealed no visible oil on top of the engine, but oil was observed at the lower portion of the firewall. The engine had not been examined at the time this report was released.
Nov. 21, Wewahitchka, Fla / Piper Turbo Lance
At about 09:30 central time, a Piper PA-32RT-300 lost engine power and landed in rough terrain near Wewahitchka. The three occupants reported no injuries. The pilot said he smelled something and when he checked the instruments he noticed that the oil pressure had decreased. He felt that he could not make it to an airport so he decided to land in rough terrain. Examination of the engine revealed no visible oil on top of the engine, but oil was observed at the lower portion of the firewall. The engine had not been examined at the time this report was released....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-32RT-300 lost engine power and performed an emergency landing in rough terrain near Wewahitchka, with all three occupants reporting no injuries.
- The pilot initiated the landing after noticing decreased oil pressure and smelling an unusual odor.
- Initial examination of the aircraft revealed oil at the lower portion of the firewall, though the engine itself had not yet been thoroughly inspected.
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