MINR · North American T-28B · 2000-04-15 · KANKAKEE, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA112
Event ID
20001212X20778
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-15
Location
KANKAKEE, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.109085, -87.859825
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
North American
Model
T-28B
Registration
N82AW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine failure, the plowed farm field, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.