FISHER MICHAEL H T-BIRD II
Dundee, OH — August 16, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA531 |
| Event ID | 20090819X95541 |
| Location | Dundee, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.55305, -81.58444 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | FISHER MICHAEL H |
| Model | T-BIRD II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.
Full Narrative
While flying at an altitude of 400 to 500 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot stated he attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The airplane contacted an embankment during an off airport emeregency landing in a corn field. The pilot reported the outer crankshaft seal on the ignition side of the engine was not fully functional resulting in a drop in vacuum pressure, and subsequently a loss of fuel pressure. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.