# NTSB Accident SEA05LA179
> **American Champion (ACAC) 7KCAB** · 2005-08-22 · Richland, WA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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