MINR · Cessna 177RG · 2007-06-19 · Oceanside, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA07LA172
Event ID
20070703X00871
Type
Accident
Date
2007-06-19
Location
Oceanside, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.181945, -117.304443
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177RG
Registration
N2144Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.