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April 28, 2017 · Cessna 177 Undesignat · N3224T
Marathon, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marathon, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 177 Undesignat (1968)
Tail Number
N3224T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA249
The pilot stated that, during the second low pass over a friend's grass airstrip, the airplane was "low and slow" and unable to maintain altitude. He applied throttle; however, he "got behind the airplane, and it got him." Subsequently, the airplane settled, touched down, and overran the north end of the runway. The airplane then hit a road, became airborne shortly, and came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the second low pass over a friend's grass airstrip, the airplane was "low and slow" and unable to maintain altitude. He applied throttle, however he "got behind the airplane and it got him". Subsequently, the airplane settled, touched down, and overran the north end of the runway. The airplane then encountered a road, became airborne for a short time, and came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177 Undesignat
Tail NumberN3224T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC