# NTSB Accident CHI97LA299
> **Beech C23** · 1997-09-24 · CHAMPAIGN, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA299
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08820
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-24
- **Location:** CHAMPAIGN, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.059577, -88.250953
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** C23
- **Registration:** N1851Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

an undetermined engine and/or oil system failure that resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power.  A related factor was: high vegetation (corn crop) in the emergency landing area.

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