Cessna 177 N2343Y

Summary

On 14 May 1999 at about 18:30 local time, a Cessna 177 registered N2343Y was involved in an accident near Roanoke, Texas, United States. 3 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

14 May 1999 at 18:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Roanoke, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Northwest Regional (52F)

Coordinates

32.9992, -97.2299

Aircraft

Cessna 177

Registration

N2343Y

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Deming

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW99LA141

2 people were seriously injured.

The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

During takeoff climb, about 200-250 feet agl, the engine started 'stuttering.' The engine rpm and airspeed started decreasing, so the student pilot lowered the airplane's nose and retracted the flaps. A magneto check resulted in no change in engine operation. He applied carburetor heat, and noted no change. Due to trees in front of the aircraft, the pilot elected to turn left. He established the best glide airspeed and continued turning left to downwind. Prior to impacting the trees, he 'pulled back [the] power' and turned off the master switch. The airplane came to rest amongst the trees. A witness reported that the engine sounded 'smooth, but not at full power.' The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.