N3146TCESSNA 177 1989-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700446

Summary

On July 14, 1989, a Cessna 177 (N3146T) was involved in an accident near Lockport, IL. 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 INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL OR MUSH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE AIRCRAFT'S EXCESSIVE GROSS WEIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3146T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 14, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA135
Location
LOCKPORT, IL
Event ID
20001213X28757
Coordinates
41.579421, -88.040023
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 INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL OR MUSH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE AIRCRAFT'S EXCESSIVE GROSS WEIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700446
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177 C177
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# CHI89FA135