Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Ocoee, TN | N34959 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Cynthiana, KY | N159RJ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2025 | Jenison, MI | N29342 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Kelleys Island, OH | N30743 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Calera, AL | N34655 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 2025 | Columbus, MS | N177LS | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain. |
| May 28, 2025 | Snohomish, WA | N2155Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence…The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence. |
| May 16, 2025 | Wahoo, NE | N2614V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations. |
| May 01, 2025 | Grass Valley, CA | N52156 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the…An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy. |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Vereda El Corzo, OF | HK-1035G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Iron River, MI | N34284 | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wi…The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Farlinville, KS | N30413 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained wat…A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator. |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Creswell, OR | N35281 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent aborted landing. |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Redlands, CA | N177SX | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain. |
| Sep 01, 2024 | Shell Knob, MO | N30853 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack …The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Lawrence, KS | N29411 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Palmyra, WI | N30433 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with gusty wind conditions. |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Elk River, ID | N34903 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 2024 | Forest Lake, MN | N177GW | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing. |
| May 19, 2024 | Selma, AL | N3268T | Serious (1) | substantial | Insufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 01, 2023 | Lake Placid, NY | N545PZ | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Jul 30, 2023 | Frejus (in water), FR | F-HKLA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Gillette, WY | N3357T | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to depart the high-density-altitude airport with the airplane at the maximum gross weight limit. |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Cortland, IL | N30632 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Hot Springs, AR | N3138T | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a…The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from his use of multiple impairing substances. |