N3345T

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700645

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 12, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA153
Location
DECATUR, IN
Event ID
20001212X16948
Coordinates
40.830772, -84.919624
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