CESSNA 177B
Rocky Junction, AZ, February 22, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Rocky Junction, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ANC26LA016 |
| Event ID | 20260224202488 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| Registration # | N12984 |
| Operator | GO FLY AZ LLC |
| Owner | GO FLY AZ LLC |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On February 21, 2026, 1746 Mountain standard time, a Cessna 177B airplane, N12984, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rocky Junction, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustain minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91personal flight.
The pilot reported that during departure at about 6,500ft msl (means sea level) the engine loss total power. The pilot observed one of the cylinder head temperatures was over 460 degrees. The pilot turned on the fuel boost pumps, changed fuel tanks but was unable to restart the engine. The pilot made a forced landing into remote hilly terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
A postaccident examination of the wreckage is pending the recovery of the aircraft.
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.