BEAUMONT, TX, USA
N1HN
NEFF BD-4
DURING THE FLIGHT, AN OIL-LIKE ODOR WAS DETECTED AND OIL SPOTS APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE FAILED. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A ROAD SIGN. THE SPAR/ FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND THE AIRPLANE BURNED. THE ROD BOLTS FROM THE 3 AND 4 RODS FAILED AFTER LOSS OF LUBRICATION. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF LUBRICATION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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