Casualties unknown

2007-07-08: Cessna C-177 (N2292Y) — Webster, WI

Webster, WI, US

On July 8, 2007, a Cessna C-177 (registration N2292Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Webster, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot aborted a takeoff after the airplane settled at treetop height, executing a hard landing that substantially damaged the aircraft. Witnesses reported the engine did not sound right.

Incident Summary

The airplane sustained substantial damage during a hard landing following an aborted takeoff. The pilot reported that the run-up, takeoff roll, and lift-off were normal. However, upon reaching a height approximately equal to that of the surrounding trees, the airplane settled due to what the pilot described as a "loss of full power, wind condition or some other factor." In response, the pilot pulled the power and executed a hard landing near the end of the runway. The pilot did not report the direction used for the takeoff.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, the initial phases of the takeoff proceeded without issue. After lift-off, the airplane failed to maintain altitude and began to settle. The pilot attributed this to a possible loss of full engine power, wind conditions, or an unspecified other factor. The pilot then aborted the takeoff by reducing power and landing heavily on the remaining runway surface.

Witness Accounts

The pilot noted that witnesses on a nearby golf course reported that the airplane did not sound right during the incident. No further details from witnesses were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070831X01286. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.