N29463CESSNA 177 1990-08-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700905

Summary

On August 25, 1990, a Cessna 177 (N29463) was involved in an accident near Schaumburg, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE MISJUDGEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF WEIGHT, AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29463.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 25, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA241
Location
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Event ID
20001212X23958
Coordinates
41.980892, -88.079986
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE MISJUDGEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF WEIGHT, AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700905
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FRIES THOMAS R
Address
1860 DOGWOOD DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HOFFMAN ESTATES
State / Zip Code
IL 60195
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# CHI90LA241