2011-04 · NASA ASRS report 943264
A CRJ200 flight crew experienced low engine oil pressure at FL300 and shut the engine down. An emergency was declared and the flight diverted to the nearest suitable airport for an uneventful landing.
While in cruise flight at FL300 we received the red CAS message 'Right engine oil pressure' and aural 'Engine oil'. A quick scan showed the red message and low oil pressure of approximately 20 PSI. We ran the appropriate QRH procedures which directed us to an intentional engine shutdown. As we were securing the right engine ATC had called us for a frequency change. I informed him that we were shutting down an engine; needed to declare an emergency; would like FL240 and wanted to go direct to a divert airport for landing. After completing the appropriate QRH procedures; we notified the flight attendant of the emergency items and I personally notified the passengers of our situation. We then set up for an ILS to the airport. We had the airport 'ROLL' all emergency equipment as a precaution and contacted Operations. We then accomplished the single engine landing procedures as per QRH and landed accordingly and uneventfully. Upon landing CFR said engine appeared normal from the outside and we taxied under our own power to the gate.
While cruising at FL300 we got a triple chime followed by the 'ENGINE OIL' audible warning. The CAS displayed a red Right Engine Oil message with an oil pressure reading of around the low 20's. The Captain continued his flying duties and took the radios as I began to run the QRH. Just after starting to run the QRH procedure; ATC called with a frequency change. The Captain informed them of our situation and that we would like to declare an emergency. We began a descent while turning in the direction of a divert airport as we completed all procedures as outlined by the aircraft QRH. The airport had emergency equipment standing by when we landed and to follow us into the gate.
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.
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