SERS · Cessna 177RG · 2000-03-28 · RENICK, WV, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00LA103
Event ID
20001212X20725
Type
Accident
Date
2000-03-28
Location
RENICK, WV, USA
Coordinates
37.979118, -80.360671
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177RG
Registration
N1830Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and subsequent improper decision to fly into forecast and known icing conditions that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain flight. A factor was the icing conditions.