N2972XCESSNA 177RG 1989-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177RG S/N: 177000372

Summary

On March 25, 1989, a Cessna 177RG (N2972X) was involved in an accident near Albuquerque, NM. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLAPS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, A STALL, AND LOSS OF CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89FA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2972X.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 25, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA093
Location
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Event ID
20001213X27872
Coordinates
35.179977, -106.590744
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLAPS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, A STALL, AND LOSS OF CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177000372
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
177RG C77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WETZEL JAY E
Address
ROUTE 2 PO BOX 345
Status
Deregistered
City
TAWAS CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 48763
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# DEN89FA093