RV8 - aircraft down - final report

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RV8 - aircraft down - final report

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well, they could not determine much from this one except that there was some kind of aftermarket oil valve installed. basically, just cruising along at 9K ft when things go bad. I've flown around that area in Kentucky, not many flat areas to land but it looked like he tried. he was likely battling a fire, smoke in the cockpit and possibly oil on the windscreen. an older guy doing what he liked to do, didn't have a passenger, didn't hurt anyone on the ground, just need to clean up the mess.

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/ ... 103135/pdf

During a cross-country flight at cruise altitude, the pilot reported a loss of engine oil pressure and loss of engine power to air traffic control and subsequently performed a forced landing to a field. The airplane impacted the ground, and the wreckage was partially consumed by a post impact fire.

Examination of the wreckage revealed oil staining on a portion of the horizontal stabilizer and broken pieces of the windscreen that were found at the site. Examination of the engine revealed that with the exception of the oil sump, which had been partially consumed by the postimpact fire, the crankcase, cylinders were intact, and continuity of the crankshaft and valvetrain were confirmed. The examination also found that an oil line connecting the engine to an aftermarket oil valve had separated, though it could not be determined if the separation occurred prior to, or as a result of the airplane’s impact with the ground.


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