MINR · Cessna 177RG · 1997-11-19 · TOMBALL, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA053
Event ID
20001208X09179
Type
Accident
Date
1997-11-19
Location
TOMBALL, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.090419, -95.610061
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177RG
Registration
N88WC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.