N8055GCESSNA 177RG 1989-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177RG S/N: 177RG0055

Summary

On September 29, 1989, a Cessna 177RG (N8055G) was involved in an accident near Nyssa, OR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE BEFORE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, RISING/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND PROBABLE IMPAIRMENT FROM A PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89FA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8055G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 29, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89FA180
Location
NYSSA, OR
Event ID
20001213X29487
Coordinates
43.730831, -117.150634
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE BEFORE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, RISING/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND PROBABLE IMPAIRMENT FROM A PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG0055
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
177RG C77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRUSH RICHARD E
Address
1418 WILCOMB
Status
Deregistered
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83705
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# SEA89FA180