N54265

Substantial
Minor

MURPHY BARRACUDA S/N: 525

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 20, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA113
Location
YONCALLA, OR
Event ID
20001211X12480
Coordinates
43.570896, -123.139053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE OIL FILTER VIBRATING LOOSE RESULTING IN OIL STARVATION, AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGMENT OF WINDS. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNFAVORABLE WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N54265
Make
MURPHY
Serial Number
525
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BARRACUDA BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MURPHY ROY S
Address
4190 S JUNCO RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENBANK
State / Zip Code
WA 98253
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA113