On August 3, 1982, a Piper PA-24-180 (registration N7502P) operated by Ken Perry was involved in an aviation accident near Woodstock, VT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the aluminum oil line at the flare, which caused a loss of oil pressure and subsequent power loss. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a loss of oil pressure and power approximately five minutes after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing in a rough field where the landing gear was destroyed.
Approximately five minutes after departure, the left engine lost most of its oil pressure and began to lose power. The aircraft landed on a rough plowed field, causing the landing gear to be torn off.
Examination revealed that the aluminum oil line connecting to the oil cooler had broken off at the flare. The "B" nut remained secured in place. Most of the oil dumped overboard through the severed pipe.
The failure of the aluminum oil line at the flare, which caused a loss of oil pressure and subsequent power loss.
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