# NTSB MIA85LA210: Cessna 177B, N13714, Cedar Key, FL, July 14, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 14, 1985, 15:51 local (19:51 UTC)
- Place: Cedar Key, FL
- Coordinates: 29.13961, -83.029541 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.1396&lon=-83.0295&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31426
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA85LA210
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31426/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA210

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, cruise
  - miscellaneous - undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Ditching, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - water,rough (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKING OFF, WHILE FLYING AT 1400 FT, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CABIN, THEN THE ENG LOST POWER. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG & SUBSEQUENTLY DITCHED THE ACFT IN THE GULF OF MEXICO ABOUT 1/4 MI SOUTH OF CEDAR KEY, FL. THE ACFT WAS RECOVERED FROM WHERE IT SANK IN 20 FT OF WATER. AN EXAM OF THE ENG, FUEL SYS & RELATED COMPONENTS REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION; HOWEVER, THERE WAS CONSIDERABLE IMPACT DAMAGE FROM DITCHING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N13714](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N13714-2012-10-11), registration cancelled 2012-10-11, S/N 17702458, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 177B
- Registry model: [Cessna 177B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177b) (registry code 2073708) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17702458
- Airframe hours: 1420
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A1F6D 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Edward G. Givens
- Registered owner: Edward G. Givens
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 9, 1984, 4 hours before
- Departed: CDK, CEDAR KEY, FL
- Destination: CRG, JACKSONVILLE, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 408 total, 4 in this make and model, 310 as pilot in command, 63 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GNV, 62 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 19850714030909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850714030909A), Jul 14, 1985: Cessna 177B, Cedar Key, FL, Destroyed. Loss of power after takeoff. Strong fuel odor in cockpit. Ditched in gulf. Power loss cause undetermined.

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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