Brennan Air | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

After takeoff from Albany Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The airplane lost height then struck the ground and crashed near the airport. The pilot, sole on board, was slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure during initial climb for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Failed engine not feathered.

Final Report:

Ground accident of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Wausau

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1977 at 0850 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Operator:

Brennan Air

Registration:

N1567U

Flight Phase:

Parking

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Wausau - Milwaukee

MSN:

207-0167

YOM:

1970

Location:

Wausau

Wisconsin

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

566

Captain / Total hours on type:

550.00

Circumstances:

While parked at Wausau Airport, the engine was started when the airplane departed its parking place, rolled for few yards and eventually collided with a tree. The pilot who was not on board was uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Ground collision with tree after the pilot started the engine without proper ground assistance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot rotated propeller by hand,
- The pilot failed to turn magnetos off,
- The pilot failed to set brakes prior to start the engine.

Final Report: