N1960QCESSNA 177RG 1991-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 177RG S/N: 177RG0360

Summary

On April 13, 1991, a Cessna 177RG (N1960Q) was involved in an accident near Saluda, SC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE SIMULATED FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1960Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 13, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA080
Location
SALUDA, SC
Event ID
20001212X16725
Coordinates
34.000827, -81.770309
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE SIMULATED FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG0360
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177RG C77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTHEAST HELICOPTERS INC
Address
SALUDA COUNTY AIRPORT PO BOX 636
Status
Deregistered
City
SALUDA
State / Zip Code
SC 29138
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# ATL91LA080