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September 1, 2024 · Cessna 177B · N30853
Shell Knob, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2024
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Shell Knob, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 177B (1970)
Tail Number
N30853
Operator
Quad City Area Flying Eagles
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA334
The pilot reported that while on final approach, he was losing altitude faster than expected and the airspeed was slow. He added power so he could make the runway. The airplane subsequently pitched up, and the pilot lost sight of the runway. He added power and pitched the airplane’s nose down in an attempt to avoid a stall. As soon as he pitched the nose down, the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest inverted, and the right wing and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach, he was losing altitude faster than expected and the airspeed was slow. He added power so he could make the runway. The airplane subsequently pitched up, and the pilot lost sight of the runway. He added power and pitched the airplane’s nose down in an attempt to avoid a stall. As soon as he pitched the nose down, the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest inverted, and the right wing and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 CDT
Nearest AirportDiscovery Bay Airport At Norwa (0.2nm N)
Runway020
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN30853
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQuad City Area Flying Eagles
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 A1F6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC