Jun 18, 1989
Accident
Substantial NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN BECAUSE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG.
NTSB NYC89LA150