Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2002 | Sherman, TX | N2282Y | Serious (1) | substantial | The hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds. |
| Feb 18, 2002 | Pond Creek, OK | N3402T | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to falling asleep while performing pipeline patrol activities. |
| Jun 08, 2000 | NACOGDOCHES, TX | N29383 | Serious (3) | substantial |
the loss of engine power during a go-around resulting from the failure of the worn carburetor heat control cable. A contributing factor was the lack …the loss of engine power during a go-around resulting from the failure of the worn carburetor heat control cable. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 28, 2000 | RENICK, WV | N1830Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and subsequent improper decision to fly into forecast and known icing conditions that exceeded the capability…The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and subsequent improper decision to fly into forecast and known icing conditions that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain flight. A factor was the icing conditions. |
| Jan 31, 2000 | SNOHOMISH, WA | N3433T | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, then attempt to stop on the wet grass. Factors include variable winds, the pilot's inadequate co…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, then attempt to stop on the wet grass. Factors include variable winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions, his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, wet grass along the side of the runway, and a residence near the edge of the runway surface. |
| May 14, 1999 | ROANOKE, TX | N2343Y | Serious (2) | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 17, 1998 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N177GS | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to…The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to monitor fuel quantity remaining while en route to ensure an adequate quantity of reserve fuel prior to landing. |
| Feb 07, 1998 | CUMMING, GA | N1536H | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and airspeed, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Oct 25, 1997 | BOERNE, TX | N2971X | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's im…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise; his lack of total experience in the Cessna 177; and the crosswind. |
| Aug 12, 1997 | LOUISVILLE, KY | N2827X | Serious (1) | substantial | Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. |
| Jun 16, 1996 | GARDINER, WA | N1159C | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while on final appr…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while on final approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the downdraft, and the obstruction (tree). |
| Aug 08, 1995 | DELAVAN, WI | N9055J | Serious (4) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. A factor was the improperly installed fuel level transmitter. |
| May 10, 1995 | CASA, AR | N34628 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. |
| Mar 15, 1995 | COLLEGEDALE, TN | N35138 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW APPROVED ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL RETURN LINE, AND THE COMPLETE LOSS OF…THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW APPROVED ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL RETURN LINE, AND THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jan 01, 1994 | LA VETA, CO | N53049 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A MOUNTAIN PASS AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE TO BE EXCEEDED. FA…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A MOUNTAIN PASS AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE TO BE EXCEEDED. FACTORS WERE TURBULENCE AND DOWNDRAFTS. |
| Aug 22, 1993 | SKANEATELES, NY | N20128 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF OIL AND ENGINE POWER, RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING AND COLLSION WITH TRE…THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF OIL AND ENGINE POWER, RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING AND COLLSION WITH TREES. |
| Jul 24, 1993 | TROUTDALE, OR | N30170 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION, AND FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE UNFAVORABLE WINDS, A DARK NIGHT, AND TREES IN THE ATTEMPTED LANDING AREA. |
| Jun 10, 1993 | WONDER LAKE, IL | N34639 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE BEECH 200, N210PH, TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT RUNWAY ALIGNMENT TO PREVENT THE AIRPLANE FROM DEPARTING THE RUNWAY. |
| Dec 26, 1992 | BOWLING GREEN, KY | N2325Y | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jun 25, 1992 | NAPOLEON, MI | N2888X | Serious (3) | substantial | AN INADVERTENT STALL ON TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 29, 1991 | TYLER, TX | N29341 | Serious (1) | substantial | AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR WAS: IMPROPER ROTATION SPEED FOR TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 25, 1990 | SCHAUMBURG, IL | N29463 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE MISJUDGEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF WEIGHT, AND …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE MISJUDGEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF WEIGHT, AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Mar 11, 1990 | LEESVILLE, LA | N30327 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ROUGH TREE COVERED TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFOR…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ROUGH TREE COVERED TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED AND THE BRIGHT NIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Nov 17, 1989 | VAN NUYS, CA | N2069Q | Serious (1) | substantial | THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE COWL AND BAFFLE SEALS DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE FOLLOWING AN OVERHAUL. |
| May 27, 1989 | INDIAN TRAIL, NC | N13630 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT AND THE TRANSMISSIONS LINES. |