N12984 is a 1975 Cessna 177B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Gilbert, AZ. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jan 1976. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 51 years old
- 1 of 866 Cessna 177B
2025
1976
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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.
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