N54265MURPHY BARRACUDA 1993-05-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MURPHY BARRACUDA S/N: 525

Summary

On May 20, 1993, a Murphy BARRACUDA (N54265) was involved in an accident near Yoncalla, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54265.

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
Make
MURPHY
Serial Number
525
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
BARRACUDA HYPR
No. of Engines
0

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