EDGAR, NE, USA
N8842H
GRUMMAN G-164-A
THE PILOT STATED THAT ABOUT TEN MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF HE NOTICED THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS EXCESSIVE. HE MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POST, AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED INTO A DITCH. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A RAG WHICH WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE OIL COOLER.
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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