# NTSB MIA86LA215: Cessna 177RG, N1554H, Dania, FL, July 20, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 20, 1986, 10:05 local (14:05 UTC)
- Place: Dania, FL
- Coordinates: 26.050043, -80.140014 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.0500&lon=-80.1400&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 4 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31677
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA86LA215
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31677/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA215

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - fuel system,line - loose (cause)
  - maintenance,service of aircraft/equipment - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - maintenance,annual inspection - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - water,rough (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE FLYING ALONG THE BEACH THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE STEADILY LOST POWER. THE PILOT THEN DITCHED THE AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE AFTER RECOVERY REVEALED THAT THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL SERVO UNIT TO THE FUEL DIVIDER BLOCK WAS LOOSE. THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF FUEL SPRAY PATTERNS ON THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER ENGINE COWLING. THE AIRCRAFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION 1.1 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, AND THE AN OVERHAULED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT THAT TIME.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N1554H (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 177RG
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 177RG0728
- Airframe hours: 3211
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Fowler, Mcdonald, Rebull
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 3, 1986, 1 hours before
- Departed: FXE, FT.LAUDERDALE, FL
- Destination: EYW, KEY WEST, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 165 total, 88 in this make and model, 92 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 73 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FLL, 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 19860720034459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860720034459A), Jul 20, 1986: Cessna 177RG, Dania, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft ditched in ocean when engine lost power. A recently installed fuel line was found loose.

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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