N45371CESSNA 177RG 1990-02-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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CESSNA 177RG S/N: 177RG1115

Summary

On February 18, 1990, a Cessna 177RG (N45371) was involved in an incident near Harford, PA. 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: A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO RUN INTO TREES AFTER THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE OF UNDETERMINED CAUSE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45371.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 18, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA071
Location
HARFORD, PA
Event ID
20001212X22626
Coordinates
41.780460, -75.699340
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

A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO RUN INTO TREES AFTER THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE OF UNDETERMINED CAUSE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG1115
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177RG C77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUTLER HENRY T
Address
14 DARLINGTON ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
DE 19720
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# NYC90LA071