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April 2, 1988 · Cessna 177 · N29325
Cedar Rapids, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N29325
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA073
DURING A NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY TRIP, PIC EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER LOSS. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED AND THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL OR FUEL STARVATION PROBLEMS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT AFTER THE DESCENT. HE FURTHER STATED THAT HE APPLIED CARB HEAT AFTER THE POWER LOSS. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF CARBURETOR ICING.
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DURING A NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY TRIP, PIC EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER LOSS. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED AND THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL OR FUEL STARVATION PROBLEMS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT AFTER THE DESCENT. HE FURTHER STATED THAT HE APPLIED CARB HEAT AFTER THE POWER LOSS. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF CARBURETOR ICING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:44 CST
Nearest AirportCedar Rapids (4nm NNW)
Runway9
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN29325
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC