Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 16, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA531
Location
Dundee, OH
Event ID
20090819X95541
Coordinates
40.553054, -81.584442
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5559A
Make
FISHER MICHAEL H
Serial Number
TB2-001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FISHER MICHAEL H
Address
415 W 13TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
OH 44622-9703
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA531