N30163

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177S/N: 17701091

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 23, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA414
Location
West Milford, NJ
Event ID
20120626X81948
Coordinates
41.123889, -74.341110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N30163
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17701091
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
177C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RUTHERFORD STEPHEN
Address
37 SETTING SUN TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST MILFORD
State / Zip Code
NJ 07480-4133
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the airplane bounced during the landing. He added power in an attempt to recover, but then decided to perform a go-around maneuver. He performed the go-around checklist; however, he inadvertently retracted the flaps to the zero degree, or "UP" position, instead of the required 20 degree flap position. The airplane settled onto the grass to the left of the runway and struck bushes and cement blocks located about 150 feet off the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA414