7) TERRAIN COLLISION, C-FIT

Cessna 177RG | N7637V

June 17th, 2026 | Morrison, Tennessee

Accident Location

  • City: Morrison
  • State: Tennessee
  • Latitude: 35.618714
  • Longitude: -85.909767
  • Airport ID: KRNC

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N7637V
  • Make: Cessna
  • Model: 177RG
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Ramsey, Brian Stuart
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 69
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: June 17th, 2026
  • Time: 12:15 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Enroute
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 1
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 2
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Yes
  • AQP Classification: 7) TERRAIN COLLISION, C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Based on a preliminary investigation, the sheriff’s office believes that the plane had departed a private airstrip in the Viola community on Wednesday. Police believe the plane struck a tree shortly after takeoff (terrain collision), causing damage to the accident aircraft. “The pilot subsequently attempted to reach the Warren County Memorial Airport; however, the aircraft was unable to do so and ultimately crashed,” the sheriff’s office said. The accident aircraft flew a total of 7 nautical miles after departing the the private airstrip. The aircraft was significantly damaged and could only turn left, but was trying to reach KRNC which was to the right. An off field forced landing with limited pitch control was attempted, and the debris path is more then 300 feet long. Passenger Keith Warren Ramsey, the pilot’s brother, was also a private pilot.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.