N34284

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177S/N: 17701749

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 24, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA102
Location
Iron River, MI
Event ID
20250224199752
Coordinates
46.078819, -88.635500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17701749
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
177C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LADD MICHAEL
Address
PO BOX 2265
City
UMATILLA
State / Zip Code
FL 32784-2265
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# CEN25LA102