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September 9, 2007 · Cessna 177 · N2353Y

Columbia, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2007
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Columbia, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2353Y
Operator
James D Keisler
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA144

The pilot stated that during the engine run-up, prior to the departure from runway 31, the fuel mixture was reduced to clear the plugs. A second run up check was complete with no discrepancies noted. Just after the takeoff the engine started to misfire. The engine smoothed out momentarily and again began to misfire followed by the propeller stopping. The airplane made contact with power lines, which separated. The airplane then impacted onto a building's roof causing damage to the building before stopping. The occupants exited the airplane without assistance. The FAA representative stated that after the wreckage was recovered a post accident engine inspection and test run was completed. The inspection revealed that the fuel mixture control cable broke, which cut off the fuel at the carburetor. The engine ran without any discrepancies when tested. As per the owner of the airplane, the last inspection to the airplane was on October 3, 2006.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that during the engine run-up, prior to the departure from runway 31, the fuel mixture was reduced to clear the plugs. A second run up check was complete with no discrepancies noted. Just after the takeoff the engine started to misfire. The engine smoothed out momentarily and again began to misfire followed by the propeller stopping. The airplane made contact with power lines, which separated. The airplane then impacted onto a building's roof causing damage to the building before stopping. The occupants exited the airplane without assistance. The FAA representative stated that after the wreckage was recovered a post accident engine inspection and test run was completed. The inspection revealed that the fuel mixture control cable broke, which cut off the fuel at the carburetor. The engine ran without any discrepancies when tested. As per the owner of the airplane, the last inspection to the airplane was on October 3, 2006.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Owens Downtown (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2353Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames D Keisler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E2D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data