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June 9, 1983 · Cessna 177RG · N53060
Lansing, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N53060
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA247
THE ACFT MADE A FORCED LANDING WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH. JUST PRIOR TO ENGINE FAILURE THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CHANGED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO WHAT HE BELIEVED TO BE THE BOTH TANKS POSITION BUT HE ACTUALLY TURNED IT TO THE OFF POSITION. THE ACFT LANDED 125 FT SHORT OF THE RWY IN A ROAD.
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THE ACFT MADE A FORCED LANDING WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH. JUST PRIOR TO ENGINE FAILURE THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CHANGED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO WHAT HE BELIEVED TO BE THE BOTH TANKS POSITION BUT HE ACTUALLY TURNED IT TO THE OFF POSITION. THE ACFT LANDED 125 FT SHORT OF THE RWY IN A ROAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:49 EDT
Nearest AirportCapital City (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN53060
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC