The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Palatine, IL
Accident Number: CEN20LA403
Date & Time: September 17, 2020, 18:10 Local
Registration: N2699V
Aircraft: Cessna 177RG
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under:
On September 17, 2020, about 1810 central daylight time, a Cessna 177RG airplane, N2699V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Palatine, Illinois. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.
According to preliminary information, the pilot reported an unspecified engine problem followed by a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to land at the airport but was unable to make the runway and landed in a field. Examination of the airplane found substantial damage to the right wing.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N2699V
Model/Series: 177RG No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: PWK
Observation Time: 17:52 Local
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C /8°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / , 20°
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility:
Altimeter Setting: 30.17 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 42.109619,-88.040779 (est)
Does the engine need to be running on this aircraft to lower the gear?
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ReplyDeleteSometimes it better to land gear up for a number of reasons
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