Casualties unknown

Oil Pressure Drops to Zero After Fuel Tank Switch, Forced Landing Executed (N6255H)

Eek, AK, US

On June 6, 1991, a Cessna 207A (registration N6255H) operated by Kusko Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Eek, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: WAS FUEL CONTAMINATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE THE ENGINE VIBRATIONS AND THE ROUGH VEGETATION UPON WHICH THE AIRPLANE LANDED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The pilot reported fuel flow fluctuations and rough engine operation. After switching fuel tanks, the engine smoothed, but switching back led to zero oil pressure and vibration, prompting an engine shutdown and forced landing. Post-flight inspection found water in the fuel injector distributor.

Flight Events

The pilot-in-command reported that during the flight, the fuel flow began to fluctuate and the engine subsequently ran rough. In response, the pilot switched fuel tanks, after which the engine operation smoothed out. Later, the pilot switched back to the original fuel tank. Upon returning to the original tank, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine began to vibrate.

Pilot Actions

Faced with the loss of oil pressure and engine vibration, the pilot decided to shut down the engine and execute a forced landing. No further details about the landing or any outcomes were provided.

Post-Flight Examination

Following the incident, an examination of the engine was conducted. The inspection revealed that the engine oil pump was functional and that there was a sufficient quantity of oil in the engine. However, the examination also found water contamination in the fuel injector distributor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17142. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.