Cessna 177 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

766

All Events

399

Incidents

139

Minor

84

Serious

141

Fatal (281 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 24, 2025 Calera, AL N34655 Incident substantial Investigation pending
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 30, 2023 Frejus (in water), FR F-HKLA Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 23, 2023 Travelers Rest, SC N13612 Incident substantial Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
Mar 15, 2023 Spanish Fork, UT N2572V Incident substantial The retraction of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Oct 08, 2022 Dacula, GA N2047Q Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
Oct 04, 2022 Coleman, FL N16185 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate final approach airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Aug 18, 2022 Avalon, CA N52946 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, resulting in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s belly.
Jul 30, 2022 Livermore, CA N2591V Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.
Apr 16, 2022 Phoenix, AZ N2837X Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Jan 11, 2022 Wahoo, NE N1333C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
Oct 31, 2021 Hudson Oaks, TX N29615 Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
Oct 16, 2021 White Swan, WA N3388T Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Oct 14, 2021 Inverness, FL N3299T Incident substantial The pilots inadequate recovery from a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.
Sep 11, 2021 Ayer, MA N912VW Incident substantial The pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Aug 15, 2021 Albuquerque, NM N8029G Incident substantial
The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extendi…

The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extending and locking into place during landing.
Jan 17, 2021 Richmond Hill, GA N919DC Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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