No fatalities
20 Feb 2025: CESSNA 172C — Argyle, NY
On 20 Feb 2025, a CESSNA 172C was involved in an aviation accident near Argyle, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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/maintenanceMaintenance personnelDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot