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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 177RG · Mankato, MN · July 17, 1988

Date: July 17, 1988 · 04:45 local
Place: Mankato, MN
Airport: Mankato Municipal
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N2059Q
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI88LA167
Reported as: Cessna 177RG
Reported engine: Lycoming IO360A1B6
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 786 total27 in this make and model44 in the last 90 days

N2059QRegistration cancelled Feb 28, 2017 · Cessna 177RGS/N 177RG0459 · Built 1973 Airframe modelCessna 177RG Engine modelLycoming IO-360-A1B6DReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Oil covered windshield. Tried for airport. Engine seized. Crashed short. Prop governor oil line broke. Not secured.

As the FAA filed it

OIL COVERED WINDSHIELD. TRIED FOR AIRPORT. ENGINE SEIZED. CRASHED SHORT. PROP GOVERNOR OIL LINE BROKE. NOT SECURED.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB CHI88LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMankato, MNAs the pilot leveled off at his intended cruise altitude, he noted a loss of oil pressure, then saw oil spread up over the windshield, restricting his visibility. The pilot performed emergency procedures, and began descending to the nearest airport. During…Jul 17, 1988 · Substantial damage