Accident Cessna 177 N2984X, Tuesday 12 May 1970
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Date:Tuesday 12 May 1970
Time:16:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic C177 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 177
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N2984X
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Basking Ridge, NJ -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
WATER FOUND IN CARBURETOR AND FUEL SYSTEM FILTERS.NO QUICK DRAIN VALVES IN WING TANKS.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: NYC71FHA38
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 11 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

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