2 fatal · Cessna 177 · 2007-11-22 · Auburn, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA08FA036
Event ID
20071130X01883
Type
Accident
Date
2007-11-22
Location
Auburn, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.962501, -121.068054
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177
Registration
N3459T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.