CESSNA 177
Iron River, MI, February 24, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Iron River, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.07882, -88.63550 |
| Airport | STAMBAUGH |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA102 |
| Event ID | 20250224199752 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Registration # | N34284 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.
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.