Aero Commander 200D N200D

Summary

On 27 May 2014 at about 20:40 local time, a Aero Commander 200D registered N200D was involved in an accident near La Grange, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

27 May 2014 at 20:40

Classification

Accident

Location

La Grange, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Fayette Rgnl Air Center (3T5)

Coordinates

29.9000, -96.9469

Aircraft

Aero Commander 200D

Registration

N200D

Category

Airplane

Year built

1967

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Lake Charles → Fredericksburg

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

IMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN14LA263

Nobody was injured.

The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during cruise flight, the airplane's engine began to run roughly. He then observed no pressure on the oil pressure gauge, and smoke entered the cockpit. The pilot shut down the engine and attempted to glide the airplane to the nearest airport. However, the pilot determined that the airplane would not make the runway and subsequently performed a forced landing to a field. A postaccident on-scene examination revealed damage to the engine's crankcase consistent with oil starvation. The airplane was repaired and the engine disposed of before a thorough examination could be conducted. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.