N3345TCESSNA 177 1991-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700645

Summary

On May 12, 1991, a Cessna 177 (N3345T) was involved in an incident near Decatur, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE TO OBTAIN AIRSPEED FOR POSITIVE LIFT OFF AND CLIMB. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A GRASS/SOD RUNWAY AND A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3345T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 12, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA153
Location
DECATUR, IN
Event ID
20001212X16948
Coordinates
40.830772, -84.919624
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO OBTAIN AIRSPEED FOR POSITIVE LIFT OFF AND CLIMB. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A GRASS/SOD RUNWAY AND A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700645
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JEFTS DONALD R
Address
1734 VLEY RD
City
SCOTIA
State / Zip Code
NY 12302-6548
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# CHI91LA153