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Aviation accident CHI89LA141

NONE · CESSNA R172K · 1989-07-22 · WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI89LA141
Event ID
20001213X28777
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-22
Location
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.620567, -89.770683

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Registration
N736DA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE THE OIL FILLER CAP WAS PROPERLY SECURED WHEN HE SERVICED THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF OIL AND OIL EXHAUSTION. THE TREE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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