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May 28, 1989 · Cessna 177B · N17184
Fort Collins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N17184
Operator
Fort Collins Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA126
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER A NIGHT TAKEOFF, THE ENG BEGAN MAKING A POPPING SOUND, THEN LOST POWER. HE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN AREA WHERE THE RWY WAS BEING EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL 2000 FT. WHILE LANDING, THE GEAR COLLAPSED. A POST-ACDNT EXAM OF THE ACFT & A SUBSEQUENT ENG RUN FAILED TO REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE RPRTD POWER LOSS.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. THE DARK NIGHT AND TERRAIN CONDITION WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER A NIGHT TAKEOFF, THE ENG BEGAN MAKING A POPPING SOUND, THEN LOST POWER. HE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN AREA WHERE THE RWY WAS BEING EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL 2000 FT. WHILE LANDING, THE GEAR COLLAPSED. A POST-ACDNT EXAM OF THE ACFT & A SUBSEQUENT ENG RUN FAILED TO REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE RPRTD POWER LOSS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:15 MDT
Nearest AirportFt Collins/Loveland (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length6504 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN17184
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFort Collins Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO