Dash 8 captain reported receiving a low oil pressure light on number 2 engine during takeoff roll. T...

Narrative:

During the takeoff roll; just prior to rotation; the number 2 engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. Myself and the first officer simultaneously called reject. I immediately reduced the power levers and applied the brakes. We were able to stop the aircraft with over 3;000 ft of runway remaining. The oil quantity was low and caused illumination of the number 2 engine oil pressure warning light when the aircraft accelerated. After exiting the runway we stopped the aircraft and monitored the aircraft systems. The 'number 2 eng oil press' warning light was no longer illuminated and the oil pressure gauge was in the green and all other systems were normal. I then made a PA to the passengers informing them that we had to abort the takeoff because of a warning light and that we would be returning to gate. The first officer informed the tower of our intentions then called operations. At the gate the passengers were deplaned and local contract maintenance personnel was called. The oil quantity was checked and found to be low. After adding the proper amount; we did an engine run-up; all engine indications were normal.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Dash 8 Captain reported receiving a low oil pressure light on Number 2 engine during takeoff roll. Takeoff was rejected; and the problem was solved when oil was added.

Narrative: During the takeoff roll; just prior to rotation; the Number 2 engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. Myself and the First Officer simultaneously called reject. I immediately reduced the power levers and applied the brakes. We were able to stop the aircraft with over 3;000 FT of runway remaining. The oil quantity was low and caused illumination of the number 2 engine oil pressure warning light when the aircraft accelerated. After exiting the runway we stopped the aircraft and monitored the aircraft systems. The 'Number 2 eng oil press' warning light was no longer illuminated and the oil pressure gauge was in the green and all other systems were normal. I then made a PA to the passengers informing them that we had to abort the takeoff because of a warning light and that we would be returning to gate. The First Officer informed the Tower of our intentions then called Operations. At the gate the passengers were deplaned and Local Contract Maintenance Personnel was called. The oil quantity was checked and found to be low. After adding the proper amount; we did an engine run-up; all engine indications were normal.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.

Attributes
ACN	1017263
Time
Date	201206
Local Time Of Day	0001-0600
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Dash 8-100
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Takeoff
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Turbine Engine
Person 1
Function	Captain Pilot Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical

Dash 8 captain reported receiving a low oil pressure light on number 2 engine during takeoff roll. Takeoff was rejected; and the problem was solved when oil was added.