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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Amtr EAGLE2 · Aurora, IL · August 10, 2002

Date: August 10, 2002 · 08:20 local
Place: Aurora, IL
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N96CG
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI02FA243
Reported as: Amtr EAGLE2
Fatal injuries: 0

N96CGRegistration cancelled Oct 30, 2003 · Corken/Guillet CHRISTEN EAGLE IIS/N DASCOMB 001 · Built 1986 Airframe modelCorken/Guillet CHRISTEN EAGLE II Engine modelLycoming I0360 SER A&CReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) During cruise flight with power setting of 22 inches manifold pressure, 2200 RPM, co-pilot noticed a sudden drop of oil pressure. The cockpit filled with smoke and fumes. Catastrophic engine failure occurred. Pilot and co-pilot bailed out of the a/c.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WITH POWER SETTING OF 22 INCHES MANIFOLD PRESSURE, 2200 RPM, CO-PILOT NOTICED A SUDDEN DROP OF OIL PRESSURE. THE COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FUMES. CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED. PILOT AND CO-PILOT BAILED OUT OF THE A/C.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB CHI02FA243Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportKaneville, ILLoss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure.Aug 10, 2002 · Substantial damage