Casualties unknown

Gear-Up Landing After Oil Loss During Takeoff (N4627K)

White Plains, NY, US

On July 4, 1985, a Cessna P210 (registration N4627K) was involved in an aviation accident near White Plains, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot performed a gear-up landing after oil covered the windshield shortly after takeoff. Post-accident inspection revealed the oil filler cap was not properly replaced after servicing.

Incident Summary

Aircraft experienced a loss of oil during takeoff, leading to a gear-up landing. The pilot reported that after takeoff, oil began covering the windshield soon after the landing gear was retracted. The pilot was able to land the aircraft on the remaining runway by looking out the side window.

Sequence of Events

Prior to the attempted takeoff, the aircraft was serviced with oil at Skyport Aviation. The pilot reported checking the oil level with the dipstick after the oil was added. Shortly after becoming airborne and retracting the landing gear, oil began to cover the windshield, obstructing forward visibility.

Post-Accident Inspection

Post-accident inspection revealed that the oil filler cap was not properly replaced after the oil was added to the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1985 Cessna P210 accident near White Plains, NY?

A pilot performed a gear-up landing after oil covered the windshield shortly after takeoff. Post-accident inspection revealed the oil filler cap was not properly replaced after servicing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 1985 involved a Cessna P210, registration N4627K, at White Plains, NY.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37251. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.