Cessna 177RG N2108Q

Summary

On 31 July 2009 at about 15:58 local time, a Cessna 177RG registered N2108Q was involved in an accident near Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. 3 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

31 July 2009 at 15:58

Classification

Accident

Location

Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Nearest airport

Black River Falls Area Airport (BCK)

Coordinates

44.2909, -90.8408

Aircraft

Cessna 177RG

Registration

N2108Q

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Minneapolis → Oshkosh

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN09LA487

1 person had minor injuries.

The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he noticed the engine oil temperature indicator read too high during cruise. He opened the cowl flaps, reduced engine power, and enriched the mixture. He stated that the oil temperature decreased. However, he determined that it was still too high for safety purposes. The engine stopped and oil covered all but the far left side of the windshield. He declared an emergency, started gliding, and lowered the gear on approach. He said, “On final it became clear that I had circled to[o] wide to make the runway, but maintained best glide until striking the garage.” An examination of the airplane indicated that the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failed and fractured the top of the engine case. The cause of the piston rod failure was not determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.