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August 29, 1991 · Cessna 177 · N29341
Tyler, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Tyler, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N29341
Operator
Cardinal Flyer Tyler
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN91LA120
DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT ROTATED AT 60 MPH UTILIZING 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS. THIS SPEED IS THE STALL SPEED OF THE AIRCRAFT IN THAT CONFIGURATION AT MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED TO APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET, NOSED OVER, AND DOVE INTO THE GROUND, AS OBSERVED BY TOWER CONTROLLERS. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CLIMBED TO ABOUT 100 FEET WHERE HE 'FELT' A LOSS OF POWER AND ELECTED TO LAND ON REMAINING RUNWAY. THE MANUFACTURER REPORTED THAT WHEN OPERATING AT SUCH SLOW SPEED, THE PROPELLER WILL LOAD RESULTING IN LOWER RPM.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR WAS: IMPROPER ROTATION SPEED FOR TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT ROTATED AT 60 MPH UTILIZING 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS. THIS SPEED IS THE STALL SPEED OF THE AIRCRAFT IN THAT CONFIGURATION AT MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED TO APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET, NOSED OVER, AND DOVE INTO THE GROUND, AS OBSERVED BY TOWER CONTROLLERS. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CLIMBED TO ABOUT 100 FEET WHERE HE 'FELT' A LOSS OF POWER AND ELECTED TO LAND ON REMAINING RUNWAY. THE MANUFACTURER REPORTED THAT WHEN OPERATING AT SUCH SLOW SPEED, THE PROPELLER WILL LOAD RESULTING IN LOWER RPM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:48 CDT
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5065 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN29341
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCardinal Flyer Tyler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT