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September 22, 2024 · Cessna 177B · N177SX
Redlands, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Redlands, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 177B (1976)
Tail Number
N177SX
Operator
William Lindsey
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA310
The pilot reported that while on final approach he noticed that his instrument panel lights were low, and it was difficult to read their indications. He further stated that he was low and slow and had power applied throughout his descent. The airplane impacted rocky terrain short of the runway and was subsequently destroyed by postcrash fire. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach he noticed that his instrument panel lights were low, and it was difficult to read their indications. He further stated that he was low and slow and had power applied throughout his descent. The airplane impacted rocky terrain short of the runway and was subsequently destroyed by postcrash fire. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:11 PDT
Nearest AirportRedlands Muni (1nm SE)
Runway08/2
Runway Length4504 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN177SX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam Lindsey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Basc · None
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC