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December 6, 1987 · Cessna 177RG · N8035G
Great Falls, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Great Falls, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N8035G
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN88LA034
THE PRIVATE PLT WAS PREPARING FOR DEPARTURE ON AN IFR FLIGHT PLAN. AFTER FINDING THAT THE STARTER WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, THE PLT TRIED TO MANUALLY REPOSITON THE PROPELLER. THE IGNITION WAS STILL ON AND THE ENGINE FIRED. THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE PLT'S RIGHT LEG.
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THE PRIVATE PLT WAS PREPARING FOR DEPARTURE ON AN IFR FLIGHT PLAN. AFTER FINDING THAT THE STARTER WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, THE PLT TRIED TO MANUALLY REPOSITON THE PROPELLER. THE IGNITION WAS STILL ON AND THE ENGINE FIRED. THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE PLT'S RIGHT LEG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN8035G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 19 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC