Casualties unknown

1982-02-18: Cessna 177RG (N33NF) — Gary M Foiles — 7 Miles N. OF S, CO

7 Miles N. OF S, CO, US

On February 18, 1982, a Cessna 177RG (registration N33NF) operated by Gary M Foiles was involved in an aviation accident near 7 Miles N. OF S, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot heard a pop sound while lowering flaps during flight and performed a precautionary landing on a dirt road. During the approach, the aircraft veered left, struck a fence, and came to rest inverted.

Event Overview

During flight, the pilot lowered 15 degrees of flaps to slow the aircraft. As the flaps transitioned, a "pop sound" was heard, which the pilot noted as abnormal. In response, the pilot decided to perform a precautionary landing on a dirt road.

Sequence of Events

On approach, the pilot lowered the flaps an additional notch. Just before touchdown, the aircraft veered left and struck a fence. The nose gear then went into the ground, causing the aircraft to flip inverted.

The aircraft came to rest inverted following the sequence of events. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or aftermath were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X01928. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.