Jul 16, 1997
Accident
Substantial KNOXVILLE, TN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the oil filler cap was secured during his preflight inspection, and loss of engine oil (oil exhaustion), which resulted in subsequent engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
NTSB ATL97LA104