SERS · Lerch RV6A · 2015-09-22 · Deckerville, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN15LA421
Event ID
20150924X81420
Type
Accident
Date
2015-09-22
Location
Deckerville, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.453056, -82.764999
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Lerch
Model
RV6A
Registration
N215DG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The in-flight loss of engine oil after the oil filter separated from the engine adapter assembly because of an incorrect modification of the oil filter adapter assembly, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field.