# NTSB MIA07CA144: Cessna 177, N2353Y, Columbia, SC, September 9, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 9, 2007, 11:00 local (15:00 UTC) - Place: Columbia, SC - Coordinates: 33.970554, -80.995277 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.9706&lon=-80.9953&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 3 minor - Status: Completed, report December 20, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 66633 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA07CA144 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66633/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA144 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb - mixture control,cable - failure,total - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - In flight collision with object, emergency descent/landing - object - wire,static - object - building(nonresidential) ## Analysis The pilot stated that during the engine run-up, prior to the departure from runway 31, the fuel mixture was reduced to clear the plugs. A second run up check was complete with no discrepancies noted. Just after the takeoff the engine started to misfire. The engine smoothed out momentarily and again began to misfire followed by the propeller stopping. The airplane made contact with power lines, which separated. The airplane then impacted onto a building's roof causing damage to the building before stopping. The occupants exited the airplane without assistance. The FAA representative stated that after the wreckage was recovered a post accident engine inspection and test run was completed. The inspection revealed that the fuel mixture control cable broke, which cut off the fuel at the carburetor. The engine ran without any discrepancies when tested. As per the owner of the airplane, the last inspection to the airplane was on October 3, 2006. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that during the engine run-up, prior to the departure from runway 31, the fuel mixture was reduced to clear the plugs. A second run up check was complete with no discrepancies noted. Just after the takeoff the engine started to misfire. The engine smoothed out momentarily and again began to misfire followed by the propeller stopping. The airplane made contact with power lines, which separated. The airplane then impacted onto a building's roof causing damage to the building before stopping. The occupants exited the airplane without assistance. The FAA representative stated that after the wreckage was recovered a post accident engine inspection and test run was completed. The inspection revealed that the fuel mixture control cable broke, which cut off the fuel at the carburetor. The engine ran without any discrepancies when tested. As per the owner of the airplane, the last inspection to the airplane was on October 3, 2006. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2353Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2353Y-2009-10-01), registration cancelled 2009-10-01, S/N 17700153, 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: 17700153 - Airframe hours: 2688 - Engines: Lycoming IO-320-E2D reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: James D. Keisler - Registered owner: James D. Keisler - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 1, 2006 - Departed: KCUB, Columbia, SC - Destination: K6JO, Pelton, SC - Airport: KCUB, Columbia Owens Downtown ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; flight hours: 204 total, 204 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 0° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.05 inHg - Observed at: KCUB ## 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 20070909022349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070909022349A), Sep 9, 2007: Cessna 177, Columbia, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) On 09/09/07 aircraft N2353Y was climbing after takeoff when aircraft experienced loss of engine power. Aircraft struck power lines at departure end of… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.