Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX85LA362

SYLMAR, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9726X

CESSNA 210

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFTS ENGINE EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL TROUBLE AND A FORCED LANDING ON A FREEWAY WAS ATTEMPTED. THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A METAL CENTER DIVIDER DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. THE RESULTS OF AN ENGINE OIL ANALYSIS REVEALED HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF SILICON, IRON, CHROMIUM, ALUMINUM AND COPPER, AND A MODERATE CONCENTRATION OF TIN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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