Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna 177 RG, VH-IRO, 70 km NW of Kingston SE SA, 8 October 1983
Investigation number:
198303444
198303444
Status: Completed

Summary
During cruise at about 1000 feet agl the engine began to run roughly and the pilot observed falling oil pressure indications. A severe engine vibration then developed and the pilot, after selecting a suitable forced landing area, shut down the engine. He delayed lowering the landing gear until he was satisfied that the selected area had a firm surface. The gear was selected down on very late final, but only the nose gear had time to become partially extended before touchdown. Lack of sufficient tension of a nut securing a conrod bolt of Number 1 cylinder allowed the conrod bearing cap to loosen causing loss of oil pressure and subsequent engine failure.
General details
Date: | 08 October 1983 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 0941 | ||||
Location: | 70 km NW of Kingston SE | ||||
State: | South Australia | ||||
Release date: | 03 May 1985 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
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Aircraft model | 177 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-IRO | |
Type of operation | Private | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Parafield SA | |
Departure time | 815 | |
Destination | Robe SA |