Dta VOYAGER II 912S accident near Clermont, Florida, March 30, 2024
On March 30, 2024 at about 4:40 pm local time, a Dta VOYAGER II 912S (weight-shift aircraft), registered N20330, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Clermont, Florida. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Lack of lubrication of the No. 4 connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 30, 2024 · about 4:40 pm local time
- Place
- Clermont, Florida · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Dta VOYAGER II 912S
- Registration
- N20330 · registry record · serial (912S) N 223
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
While in cruise flight, the pilot of the weight-shift-control aircraft noticed that the oil pressure light was illuminated, the oil pressure gauge indicated zero, and the cylinder head temperature was rising shortly before the engine lost all power. He performed a forced landing to a field and landed hard, fracturing the wing. Examination of the engine revealed that there was no oil under the rocker covers or within the gearbox when removed. Additionally, there was no drivetrain continuity to the number 4 piston, which would not move when the propeller was manually rotated. The pilot did not respond to further attempts to coordinate a more detailed engine examination, and the engine was not further examined. Based on the available information, it is likely that the loss of engine power was the result of insufficient lubrication to the No. 4 connecting rod bearing.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during enroute (cruise)
The NTSB's findings
- Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine (reciprocating) › Recip engine power section › Failure
- Aircraft › Fluids/misc hardware › Fluids › Oil › Fluid level
Pilot
- Certificate: sport pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 300 hours in all; 11 in this make and model; 300 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Sport Pilot
- Seat: frt
- Injury: serious injuries
Passenger
- Seat: rear
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 593 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, December 1, 2023
- Maximum gross weight: 992 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax 912S (piston); 580 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: FA83 Zellwood FL at 4:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 180° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 5,500 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Altimeter: 30.19 inHg
- Observation at 12:53 pm from ORL, 23 miles away
Weather report (METAR): KORL 301653Z 18008KT 10SM FEW055 24/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP226 T02440122
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Photographs from the investigation 3 pictures from the NTSB's docket, as the NTSB released them
INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOS Photograph 1 – View of engine
INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOS Photograph 2 – Engine view from rear
INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOS Photograph 3 – Rocker Arms and springs, (Note: lack of oil)The NTSB's photographs with the NTSB's captions, at screen size. Open a picture to see it full size or to report one that should not be shown.
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
6 documents, released by the NTSB on January 14, 2025. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 11 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Memorandum for Record A�� Telephone Interview, Pilot | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 3 | Investigative Photographs | PDF, 4 pages · our copy | View Download |
| 4 | Wreckage Examination Summary | PDF, 5 pages | View Download |
| 5 | Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 6 | Memorandum for Record A�� Correspondence Regarding Follow-up Engine Examination | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
The same docket at the NTSB · documents without a copy here are fetched from the NTSB when you open them.
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