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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Rockwell International 112 · Folsom, LA · December 10, 2013

Date: December 10, 2013 · 10:00 local
Place: Folsom, LA
Airport: Hammond Northshore Regional
Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N1203J
NTSB investigation: NTSBCEN14LA081
Reported as: Rockwell International 112
Reported engine: Lycoming I0360 series
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 0
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot
Pilot’s flight hours: 650 in this make and model75 in the last 90 days

N1203JRegistration cancelled Mar 8, 2018 · Aero Commander 112S/N 203 · Built 1974 Airframe modelAero Commander 112 Engine modelLycoming I0360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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At FL30, pilot smelled oil, then noticed oil pressure gauge was "bottomed out". Made turn back towards airport. At VMC, engine failed @ FL16. Headed towards field 8 miles east of hdc airport and landed in field with no power, striking fence and stopping.

As the FAA filed it

AT FL30, PILOT SMELLED OIL, THEN NOTICED OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS "BOTTOMED OUT". MADE TURN BACK TOWARDS AIRPORT.AT VMC, ENGINE FAILED @ FL16. HEADED TOWARDS FIELD 8 MILES EAST OF HDC AIRPORT AND LANDED IN FIELD WITH NO POWER, STRIKING FENCE AND STOPPING.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB CEN14LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHammond, LAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement.Dec 10, 2013 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N1203J · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 20040227008099ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Jackson, MI(-23) Left main tire blew out on landing, aircraft veered to the left, the flight instructor took over and tried to correct. The aircraft slid forward into a snowbank at which time the nose gear collapsed.Feb 27, 2004 · Substantial damage Incident 19810712056239INormal Cruise · Laramie, WYEngine vibration in cruise throttle linage broke on final approach. Landed ok. Hartzell HCE2YR blade tip broken.Jul 12, 1981 · Minor damage