15 Sep 2019: Cessna L19 E

15 Sep 2019: Cessna L19 E — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Kennett, MO, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to note that the cap was not installed; and his improper landing flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and ground loop.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during post-flight maintenance he left the oil filler cap off. Subsequently, during takeoff, he realized that the oil filler cap was not installed. The pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and made a precautionary landing at a nearby airport. During landing, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane skidded off the right side of the runway, and ground looped to the right. The left wing struck the ground before the airplane stopped.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Incorrect use/operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 210/06kt, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 17 Oct 2019 — Cessna L19 A (—)
  • 21 Mar 2019 — Cessna L19 E (—)
  • 11 Mar 2019 — Cessna L19 E (—)
  • 13 Aug 2017 — CESSNA L19 E (—)
  • 25 Jun 2014 — CESSNA L19 - A (HALPIN TIMOTHY R)

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