Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 27, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA331
Location
Hartington, NE
Event ID
20200806X61423
Coordinates
42.603054, -97.253608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency and self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9278G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801444
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
600 PAVEL CT
Status
Deregistered
City
MOSCOW
State / Zip Code
ID 83843-9290
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# CEN20CA331