# NTSB FTW85LA155: Cessna 177, N2207Y, Monroe, LA, March 19, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 19, 1985, 15:12 local (21:12 UTC)
- Place: Monroe, LA
- Location: 32.5190° N, 92.0772° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Monroe, LA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.5190&lon=-92.0772&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21701
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW85LA155
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21701/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA155

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion
  - fuel supply - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - wire,transmission
  - object - tree(s)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

APRX 15 MINS AFTER DEPARTURE, ON FINAL APCH TO MONROE REGIONAL ARPT THE ENG LOST PWR DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE ACFT STRUCK CABLE TV LINES AND TREES CAUSING A RIGHT YAW AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO THE GROUND. THE STUDENT PLT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF HE HAD VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2207Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2207Y-1988-04-06), registration cancelled 1988-04-06, S/N 17700007 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 177
- Registry model: [Cessna 177](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177) (registry code 2073704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17700007
- Airframe hours: 2009
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Robert J. Mcfarlin
- Registered owner: Robert J. Mcfarlin
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 10, 1985, 5 hours before
- Departed: 2F8, BASTROP, LA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 60 total, 3 in this make and model, 3 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 140° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MLU, 2 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850319009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850319009739A), Mar 19, 1985: Cessna 177, Monroe, LA, Substantial damage. Struck powerline and pine tree during forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Fuel not visually checked.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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