NONE · American Champion (ACAC) 7KCAB · 2005-08-22 · Richland, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05LA179
Event ID
20050831X01349
Type
Accident
Date
2005-08-22
Location
Richland, WA, USA
Coordinates
46.367221, -119.306388
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
American Champion (ACAC)
Model
7KCAB
Registration
N7546T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The oil pressure gauge line fitting coming loose from the engine, resulting in the loss of oil to the point where internal engine components were starved for oil, leading to extensive internal damage and seizing of the engine. Factors include a set of eight inch high berms in the field where the pilot found it necessary to execute his forced landing.