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September 26, 1989 · Cessna 177RG · N52665
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N52665
Operator
Universe Air Cargo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA323
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH, ABOUT 4-5 MI FROM THE AIRPORT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. NO PRE-IMPACT RELATED MALFUNCTIONS WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE RAN SUCCESSFULLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT LATER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD CONTINUED TO OPERATE THROUGHOUT THE APPROACH AND LANDING. THE PILOT HAD 5 HRS IN MAKE/MODEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT CONTROLS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN A CESSNA 177RG.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH, ABOUT 4-5 MI FROM THE AIRPORT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. NO PRE-IMPACT RELATED MALFUNCTIONS WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE RAN SUCCESSFULLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT LATER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD CONTINUED TO OPERATE THROUGHOUT THE APPROACH AND LANDING. THE PILOT HAD 5 HRS IN MAKE/MODEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 MST
Nearest AirportTucson Intl (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN52665
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniverse Air Cargo
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:55
Weather SourcePILO