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January 18, 1992 · Cessna 177RG · N8013G
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N8013G
Operator
National Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA073
THE PILOT SAID HE HAD JUST DEPARTED THE AIRPORT AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 800 FEET AGL WHEN THE ACFT LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED, GEAR UP, WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME DAMAGE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FUEL SUPPLY SHORTAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
ENGINE LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE HAD JUST DEPARTED THE AIRPORT AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 800 FEET AGL WHEN THE ACFT LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED, GEAR UP, WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME DAMAGE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FUEL SUPPLY SHORTAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN8013G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNational Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC