# NTSB Accident ERA09FA343
> **CESSNA 177 RG** · 2009-06-13 · Gilford, NH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09FA343
- **Event ID:** 20090613X04639
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-06-13
- **Location:** Gilford, NH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.565277, -71.446945
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177 RG
- **Registration:** N52670
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an annual inspection.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=ERA09FA343) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*