N30367CESSNA 177A 1990-03-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 177A S/N: 17701213

Summary

On March 03, 1990, a Cessna 177A (N30367) was involved in an accident near Canon, GA. 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: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND SOFT TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30367.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 3, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA068
Location
CANON, GA
Event ID
20001212X22663
Coordinates
34.339473, -83.109764
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17701213
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177A C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN FLYERS INC
Address
PO BOX 1193
Status
Deregistered
City
DAHLONEGA
State / Zip Code
GA 30533
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# ATL90LA068