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June 11, 1988 · Cessna 177RG · N2070Q
Clinton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Clinton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N2070Q
Operator
Roland Butler
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO88FA054
ENG PWR LOSS OCCURRED WHEN THE INSTRUMENT STUDENT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO DO A GO-AROUND WHEN THE ACFT WAS TOO HIGH TO LND ON RWY 5 FOLLOWING A SIMULATED INSTRMT APCH. THE INSTR TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND ABOUT HALF-WAY DOWN THE RWY, AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL, DID A LEFT TURN TO LAND NEXT TO RWY 31. THE ACFT LANDED HARD AND COLLAPSED THE LNDG GEAR. THE ENG EXAM DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT HAD MADE A LONG APPROACH AT LOW POWER SETTING PRIOR TO THE SUDDEN APPLICATION OF POWER.
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ENG PWR LOSS OCCURRED WHEN THE INSTRUMENT STUDENT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO DO A GO-AROUND WHEN THE ACFT WAS TOO HIGH TO LND ON RWY 5 FOLLOWING A SIMULATED INSTRMT APCH. THE INSTR TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND ABOUT HALF-WAY DOWN THE RWY, AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL, DID A LEFT TURN TO LAND NEXT TO RWY 31. THE ACFT LANDED HARD AND COLLAPSED THE LNDG GEAR. THE ENG EXAM DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT HAD MADE A LONG APPROACH AT LOW POWER SETTING PRIOR TO THE SUDDEN APPLICATION OF POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHyde Field (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN2070Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoland Butler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC