Casualties unknown

Precautionary Landing on Highway After Dual Engine Oil Pressure Loss (N19WA)

Tobyhanna, PA, US

On March 6, 1984, a Britten-norman BN-2A-8 (registration N19WA) was involved in an aviation accident near Tobyhanna, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft made a precautionary landing on a highway after both engines lost oil pressure. The pilot feathered the right propeller due to abnormal indications. Post-accident inspection found no engine discrepancies except an inoperative oil pressure gauge.

Incident Overview

An aircraft performed a precautionary landing on a highway after both engines experienced a loss of oil pressure. The pilot executed the landing in response to the abnormal engine readings. Post-accident investigation revealed that the cause of the oil pressure indications was not due to engine mechanical faults.

Pilot Actions

Upon detecting the loss of oil pressure in both engines, the pilot decided to feather the right propeller. This action was taken because the right engine exhibited abnormal indications before the left engine. At the time of touchdown, the left engine was still operating.

Post-Accident Investigation

Following the landing, a thorough investigation of both engines was conducted. No discrepancies were found in either engine, with the sole exception of an inoperative oil pressure gauge. Furthermore, because the propeller operated through its full range, investigators determined that there was oil pressure present in the engine during the event. No other mechanical issues were identified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39153. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.