N2307YCESSNA 177 1990-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700107

Summary

On July 02, 1990, a Cessna 177 (N2307Y) was involved in an accident near Lake Havasu, AZ. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, OVERWEIGHT AIRPLANE, AND THE PILOT'S ALCOHOL LEVEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA235. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2307Y.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 2, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA235
Location
LAKE HAVASU, AZ
Event ID
20001212X23722
Coordinates
34.479198, -114.320274
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, OVERWEIGHT AIRPLANE, AND THE PILOT'S ALCOHOL LEVEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BURRESON REX H
Address
537 YORBA ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
PALM SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CA 92262
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# LAX90FA235