# NTSB LAX88LA289: Cessna 177, N3270T, Jackson, CA, August 16, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 16, 1988, 16:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Jackson, CA
- Coordinates: 38.349609, -120.770759 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.3496&lon=-120.7708&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 25, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 26083
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX88LA289
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/26083/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA289

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - fence (contributing factor)

## Analysis

JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE QUIT AT APRX 50 FT AGL. THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY FORCED LANDING OFF THE RUNWAY, WHERE DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS FOUND DURING AN ENGINE EXAMINATION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3270T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3270T-2005-02-25), registration cancelled 2005-02-25, S/N 17700570, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 177
- Registry model: [Cessna 177](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177) (registry code 2073704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17700570
- Airframe hours: 2803
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Walker, Richardson E.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 26, 1987, 68 hours before
- Destination: 086, MARIPOSA, CA
- Airport: 070, Westover Field

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 400 total, 35 in this make and model, 370 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 10 knots, gusting 13
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F

## 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 19880816038619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880816038619A), Aug 16, 1988: Cessna 177, Jackson, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on initial climb. Landed on airport but struck a fence. Engine checked normal after accident.

## Other investigations on N3270T (2)

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.

- [NTSB CHI99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA131), Apr 24, 1999: Cessna 177 (N3270T), Greencastle, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB OAK68D0364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0364), Apr 9, 1968: Cessna 177 (N3270T), Modesto, CA, substantial damage

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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