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September 19, 1985 · Cessna 177RG · N800JH
Neola, WV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Neola, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N800JH
Operator
John M Greacen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA279
WHILE LEVELING AT CRUISE ALTITUDE THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH SMALL TREES AT THE END OF THE FIELD. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED A 3 INCH CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE UNDER THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER.
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WHILE LEVELING AT CRUISE ALTITUDE THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH SMALL TREES AT THE END OF THE FIELD. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED A 3 INCH CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE UNDER THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:03 EDT
Nearest Airport10nm W
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN800JH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn M Greacen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO