N52504CESSNA 177RG 1988-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177RG S/N: 177RG1202

Summary

On July 30, 1988, a Cessna 177RG (N52504) was involved in an accident near Cedar Grove, CA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT A FLIGHT THROUGH A MOUNTAINOUS AREA AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA272. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N52504.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 30, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA272
Location
CEDAR GROVE , CA
Event ID
20001213X26267
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT A FLIGHT THROUGH A MOUNTAINOUS AREA AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG1202
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177RG C77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX88FA272