Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA123
Location
Argyle, NY
Event ID
20250224199743
Coordinates
43.251269, -73.471795
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing was the pilot’s long/fast landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MAPES STEVEN J
Address
397 CONSAUL RD
City
SCHENECTADY
State / Zip Code
NY 12304-2521
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# ERA25LA123