Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA310

EMPORIA, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N33299

CESSNA 177RG

Analysis

THE PILOT TAXIED ON A GRAVEL ROAD TOWARD AN INTERSECTING PAVED ROAD FOR TAKEOFF. HE STATED HE PLACED THE RIGHT WHEEL IN A DITCH WHILE TRYING TO CLEAR A TREE AT THE LEFT WING TIP. THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER BUMPED THE BANK OF THE DITCH.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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