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November 25, 1986 · Cessna 177RG · N52069
Republic, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Republic, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N52069
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA87FA031
A WITNESS OBSERVED THE ACFT TAXI OUT OT THE RWY IN LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS AND TAXI TO THE NORTH END OF THE RWY. DURING THE TAKEOFF THE AREA WAS COVERED WITH A HEAVY SNOW SHOWER, WITH WINDS FROM THE NORTH GUSTING T0 20-25 MPH. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO DEPART TO THE SOUTH WITH ITS LIGHTS ON IN THE SNOW AND CRASH ABOUT .25 MILE WEST OF RWY.
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A WITNESS OBSERVED THE ACFT TAXI OUT OT THE RWY IN LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS AND TAXI TO THE NORTH END OF THE RWY. DURING THE TAKEOFF THE AREA WAS COVERED WITH A HEAVY SNOW SHOWER, WITH WINDS FROM THE NORTH GUSTING T0 20-25 MPH. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO DEPART TO THE SOUTH WITH ITS LIGHTS ON IN THE SNOW AND CRASH ABOUT .25 MILE WEST OF RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:48 PST
Nearest AirportFerry County (1nm SSW)
Runway16
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN52069
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind340° @ 10 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT