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Pilot forgets to add oil after oil change
The Cessna 150 experienced a total loss of engine power during an enroute climb to cruise. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field near Brookfield, Wis., where the plane hit trees and sustained substantial damage. (generalaviationnews.com) Más...It typically takes more than 1 error to cause an airplane accident in a small plane.
1. He forgot to replenish the oil.
2. He did not check the oil on the dip stick.
3. He did not check the oil pressure when the engine started. That, to me is the worst thing he forgot. Nobody should be in such a hurry that the 2-3 seconds it takes to check the oil pressure must be saved.
I took a BFR from a neighbor who was a flight instructor at Lufthansa in Goodyear, AZ. After the check ride he said I did a good job. He then said, I knew you would when I saw you immediately check the oil pressure right after the engine started.
1. He forgot to replenish the oil.
2. He did not check the oil on the dip stick.
3. He did not check the oil pressure when the engine started. That, to me is the worst thing he forgot. Nobody should be in such a hurry that the 2-3 seconds it takes to check the oil pressure must be saved.
I took a BFR from a neighbor who was a flight instructor at Lufthansa in Goodyear, AZ. After the check ride he said I did a good job. He then said, I knew you would when I saw you immediately check the oil pressure right after the engine started.
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Apparently he did an abbreviated preflight as well as an abbreviated oil change. If I was his customer I would be looking for a new mechanic, wouldn't want his shortcuts risking my life.
He is perfectly qualified to get a job at Iffy Lube.
1 Continental O-200a engine...$16,000-20,000
Expensive lesson learned.
Piston, turboprop or jet...ALWAYS check oil press on engine startup.