20 Feb 2025: CESSNA 172C

20 Feb 2025: CESSNA 172C — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Argyle, NY, United States

Probable cause

The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing was the pilot’s long/fast landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

  • Incorrect service/maintenance
  • Maintenance personnel
  • Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained
  • Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 20 Oct 2023 — CESSNA 172C (Personal)
  • 9 Dec 2017 — CESSNA 172C (—)
  • 15 Aug 2015 — CESSNA 172C (Skipper R. Smith)
  • 15 Mar 2015 — CESSNA 172C (R A MARSH FLYING CLUB LLC)
  • 18 Oct 2013 — CESSNA 172C (JON D. TANNER)

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