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 24, 2015 | Thermal, CA | N3416T | Incident | substantial | A fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Aztec, NM | N1875Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with shrubs. |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | N13HK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jun 05, 2015 | Clewiston, FL | N29415 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing. |
| May 04, 2015 | Roxboro, NC | N1102C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane. |
| Apr 07, 2015 | Jennings, LA | N30981 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over. |
| Nov 08, 2014 | Landrum, SC | N3339T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 13, 2014 | PINE BLUFFS, WY | N2830X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Georgetown, TX | N5511B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Falmouth, MA | N18509 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and…The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees. |
| Jun 02, 2014 | Cartersville, GA | N30820 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after landing. |
| Dec 01, 2013 | Richland, WA | N7592V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a check…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist. |
| Feb 08, 2013 | Herington, KS | N88NG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Lansing, MI | N1912Q | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Olympia, WA | N300ZX | Incident | substantial |
A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mecha…A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Litchfield, IL | N1564H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing. |
| Aug 07, 2012 | Carthage, TX | N17201 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case…The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Aug 07, 2012 | Evansville, IN | N34283 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the att…The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator. |
| Jul 15, 2012 | Lakeview, AR | N34468 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 23, 2012 | West Milford, NJ | N30163 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Mar 15, 2012 | New Orleans, LA | N30770 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Honesdale, PA | N34218 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees du…The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around. |
| Oct 06, 2011 | Westerly, RI | N177MW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine. |
| Sep 23, 2011 | Rock Springs, WY | N3152T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture,…The pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture, and his inadequate preflight planning. |
| Jul 24, 2011 | Americus, GA | N30214 | Incident | substantial | The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |