N7747VCESSNA 177RG 1993-03-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177RG S/N: 177RG0908

Summary

On March 23, 1993, a Cessna 177RG (N7747V) was involved in an incident near Corry, PA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL CUES DUE TO THE RUNWAY LIGHTS BEING OBSCURED BY THE PLOWED SNOW, AND FAILURE OF AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO ISSUE A NOTAM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7747V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 23, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA056
Location
CORRY, PA
Event ID
20001211X11930
Coordinates
41.920127, -79.630554
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL CUES DUE TO THE RUNWAY LIGHTS BEING OBSCURED BY THE PLOWED SNOW, AND FAILURE OF AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO ISSUE A NOTAM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG0908
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
177RG C77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GHOORAH ROBERT R
Address
11 FIR TOP DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ORCHARD PARK
State / Zip Code
NY 14127-3516
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO93LA056