![Almost two years to the day, the NTSB has released the final report on the investigation into the crash of the Cessna 177RG that killed Richard McSpadden (pictured), the head of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute and former NFL player Russ Francis. [Credit: AVweb]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/16698979_web1_PLANE-CRASH-EXAM-002.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
NTSB Blames Partial Power Loss and Abrupt Maneuver for Fatal Cessna Crash
Final report details 2023 accident that killed AOPA’s Richard McSpadden and former NFL player Russ Francis.
Cessna 177RG Cardinal
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This 1975 Cessna 177RG Cardinal Is a Sleek, Segment-Splitting ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Developed as a 172 replacement, the Cardinal eventually filled a higher-end slot in the market.
