Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 5, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA152
Location
Galveston, TX
Event ID
20240409194058
Coordinates
29.265333, -94.860417
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
17-30A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
17-30A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MOORE MACE L
Address
2407 PINE DR
City
FRIENDSWOOD
State / Zip Code
TX 77546-5542
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# CEN24LA152