A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.
NTSB Accidents
Wrong fuel leads to engine failure
The improper fueling of the airplane by the FBO, which led to the loss of power of both engines.
Poor piloting leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Search mission ends tragically
The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions and lee side turbulence.
Fuel mismanagement leads to forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach.
Magneto failure leads to accident
A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the left idler gear.
Poor approach results in collision
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.
Failure to switch tanks bad move
The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.
Bad bounce bends Ercoupe
The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.






