N2279YCESSNA 177 1992-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700079

Summary

On July 26, 1992, a Cessna 177 (N2279Y) was involved in an incident near Turlock, CA. 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: THE PILOTS POOR PLANNING IN NOT PROPERLY SECURING THE AIRCRAFT WITH TIEDOWNS, CHOCKS OR BRAKES PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE BY HAND PROPPING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA316. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2279Y.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 26, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA316
Location
TURLOCK, CA
Event ID
20001211X15208
Coordinates
37.470611, -120.849563
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS POOR PLANNING IN NOT PROPERLY SECURING THE AIRCRAFT WITH TIEDOWNS, CHOCKS OR BRAKES PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE BY HAND PROPPING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700079
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GUNTHER KERN
Address
1011 VISTA DEL MAR
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
CA 95132-3152
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# LAX92LA316