CESSNA 177RG
Aztec, NM — September 21, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA300 |
| Event ID | 20151027X01257 |
| Location | Aztec, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.83694, -108.02861 |
| Airport | AZTEC MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177RG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with shrubs.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he was "blinded by the sunrise coming straight down the runway." Unable to see, the pilot applied power to abort the landing, but the airplane departed the runway to the left and impacted shrubs. The pilot reduced power to idle and stopped the airplane after impacting the shrubs. The fuselage and stabilator sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.