Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2012 | Branson, MO | N34722 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions. |
| May 08, 2012 | Hanksville, UT | N28WF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airpl…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain. |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Manson, WA | N30559 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the fligh…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Middleberry, VT | N34641 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Black River Falls, WI | N2108Q | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 27, 2009 | Towanda, PA | N2980X | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing. |
| Jun 23, 2009 | Elyria, OH | N34508 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a…The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Apr 04, 2009 | Ocean Isle Beach, NC | N1838Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident…The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the engine-monitoring instrument, and the pilot's reliance of the on-board engine-monitoring instrument instead of the fuel quantity gauges. |
| Jan 21, 2009 | Honolulu, HI | N30740 | Minor | substantial |
An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of ina…An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel. |
| Oct 10, 2008 | Bluffton, SC | N3495T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection. |
| Jun 08, 2008 | Bessemer, AL | N45133 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| Sep 09, 2007 | Columbia, SC | N2353Y | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 19, 2007 | Oceanside, CA | N2144Q | Minor | substantial |
The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine…The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 30, 2007 | Perris, CA | N177R | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an improperly installed magneto housing by the owner/pilot. |
| Jan 10, 2006 | Antlers, OK | N2233Y | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the encounter with …The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the encounter with windshear during the forced landing. |
| Nov 16, 2005 | New Bern, NC | N821KF | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. |
| Jun 15, 2005 | Fallon, NV | N177BJ | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 03, 2004 | California City, CA | N88BM | Minor | destroyed |
the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Fa…the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift. |
| Oct 31, 2002 | Marshall, AR | N35866 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 18, 2002 | CHESTERFIELD, VA | N2182C | Minor | substantial | pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing at night. |
| Apr 26, 2002 | Fullerton, CA | N177DP | Minor | destroyed |
The total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure o…The total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which had not been replaced due to maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. |
| Mar 15, 2002 | SANTA CLARITA, CA | N11487 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on…The pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on a road at night due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 08, 2001 | Gainesville, FL | N177X | Minor | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust…The failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2001 | Davidsville, PA | N30247 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field ta…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures. |
| May 27, 2001 | Pauma Valley, CA | N8287G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an approach for landing…The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an approach for landing under visual flight rules. |