2 fatal · Cessna 177B · 1999-08-03 · TUSAYAN, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99FA262
Event ID
20001212X19546
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-03
Location
TUSAYAN, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.030887, -112.019294
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177B
Registration
N19113
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
was the pilot's failure to have available and consult the FAA approved flight manual for performance data and, the high density altitude. Contributing to the accident were the dual magneto and spark plug system issues affecting optimum engine performance.