N2314YCESSNA 177 1991-05-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700114

Summary

On May 16, 1991, a Cessna 177 (N2314Y) was involved in an accident near Greensboro, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO GROUNDING LEAD RESULTING IN A 'HOT MAGNETO' CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2314Y.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA060
Location
GREENSBORO, NC
Event ID
20001212X16910
Coordinates
36.120502, -79.890663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO GROUNDING LEAD RESULTING IN A 'HOT MAGNETO' CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700114
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AUGSBURGER MICHAEL D
Address
RT 10 BOX 263
Status
Deregistered
City
HARRISONBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 22801
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# ATL91LA060