Plane crash in Gilford

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Originally Posted by Nadia

The ten o'clock news had no updates on this tragedy...

Last week, the Union Leader mentioned that the aircraft's engine experienced a major "POP" on startup—then quit. Upon restarting, it went unobserved that the engine case had split and was leaking crankcase oil.

After examination of the engine at the crash scene, the crankcase was found to be empty. Upon takeoff—at 50' elevation—the engine had seized due to lack of lubrication.