How many accidents has the Cessna 177 had?

The NTSB has recorded 766 events involving the Cessna 177: 141 fatal, 84 serious, 139 minor injuries, and 399 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 177 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 177 has 766 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 177 Safety Record

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

766

All Events

399

Incidents

139

Minor

Serious

141

Fatal (281 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 02, 1989	WOODVILLE, MS	N2921X	Incident	substantial	IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:… IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE DITCH.
Aug 24, 1989	AUBURN, IN	N30806	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S MI… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE, SPEED, AND ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH AND HIGH VEGETATION (TALL GRASS & BRUSH) BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
Aug 06, 1989	FORT GAINES, GA	N35131	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH TREES ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY.
Aug 04, 1989	BRIGHTON, CO	N8203G	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK, WHICH ALLOWED THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE DURING THE LANDING.
Jul 31, 1989	FALL CITY, WA	N3448T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS LANDING FLARE AND THEN DID NOT PROPERLY RECOVER FROM THE RESULTING BOUNCE.
Jun 11, 1989	MINDEN, NV	N34211	Incident	destroyed	THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE WHICH CAUSED A CRACK IN THE FUEL PRESSURE LINE LEADING INTO THE CARBURETOR.
May 30, 1989	SACRAMENTO, CA	N1844Q	Incident	minor	THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTA… THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED.
May 19, 1989	HARRAH, OK	N1275C	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE; AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DEC… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE; AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION (INDECISION) CONCERNING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND THE HIGH VEGETATION, BERM, AND TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Mar 24, 1989	FORT DODGE, IA	N35053	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, TO FLARE PROPERLY, AND TO RECOVER PROPERLY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. THE… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, TO FLARE PROPERLY, AND TO RECOVER PROPERLY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. THE GUSTY X-WIND CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Mar 18, 1989	ROCKFORD, IL	N52634	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE SERVICING OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR MANUALLY.
Mar 14, 1989	SAVANNAH, GA	N52800	Incident	minor	FATIGUE-INDUCED FRACTURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END.
Feb 26, 1989	YUBA CITY, CA	N2377Y	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WHICH RESULTED IN A DELAYED GO-AROUND, INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND A STALL/MUSH INTO THE GROUND. A POOR AP… INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WHICH RESULTED IN A DELAYED GO-AROUND, INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND A STALL/MUSH INTO THE GROUND. A POOR APPROACH BY THE STUDENT PILOT WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Feb 11, 1989	ONEONTA, AL	N34306	Incident	destroyed	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND FUEL EXHAUSTION. TREES CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE.
Dec 28, 1988	WEST PALM BEACH, FL	N30564	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 15, 1988	MONROE, WA	N51386	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1988	MACHIAS, ME	N2839X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1988	POLK CITY, FL	N2357Y	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1988	BROOMFIELD, CO	N53049	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1988	JACKSON, CA	N3270T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1988	EL ALAMO, MX	N52835	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1988	CANTON, MA	N52865	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1988	SANTA TERESA, NM	N34338	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988	LOWELL, IN	N30238	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 14, 1988	OCEAN SHORES, WA	N35177	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1988	TOK, AK	N34603	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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