N30076CESSNA 177 1992-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177 S/N: 1770155

Summary

On September 17, 1992, a Cessna 177 (N30076) was involved in an accident near Manlius, IL. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A FORCED LANDING, AND HIS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND POWER LOSS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA279. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30076.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 17, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92FA279
Location
MANLIUS, IL
Event ID
20001211X15644
Coordinates
41.460388, -89.680984
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A FORCED LANDING, AND HIS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND POWER LOSS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1770155
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRAND LAKE AIR INC
Address
6177 S R 219
Status
Deregistered
City
CELINA
State / Zip Code
OH 45822
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# CHI92FA279