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July 27, 1988 · Cessna 177RG · N52865
Canton, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Canton, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N52865
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA195
DURING INITIAL CLIMB FROM TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST TOTAL POWER AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE ON A HIGHWAY. THE LEFT WING AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUCK A GUARDRAIL WHEN THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING TO AVOID A TRUCK. A POST-CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED WATER IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL INJECTOR AND IN THE FUEL INJECTION UNIT.
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DURING INITIAL CLIMB FROM TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST TOTAL POWER AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE ON A HIGHWAY. THE LEFT WING AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUCK A GUARDRAIL WHEN THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING TO AVOID A TRUCK. A POST-CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED WATER IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL INJECTOR AND IN THE FUEL INJECTION UNIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNORWOOD (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN52865
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO