N123LSCESSNA 177RG2022-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 177RGS/N: 177RG0334

Summary

On April 02, 2022, a Cessna 177RG (N123LS) was involved in an accident near Gaithersburg, MD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N123LS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 2, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA176
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Event ID
20220404104875
Coordinates
39.243544, -77.149874
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG0334
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
177RGC77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177RG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLACKFORD ROBERT G
Address
1206 SUMMIT POINT RD
City
SUMMIT POINT
State / Zip Code
WV 25446-3535
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# ERA22LA176