Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1989 | ABILENE, TX | N3313T | Serious (1) | substantial | THE COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING THE DESCENT INTO THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. |
| Nov 12, 1988 | PITTSTOWN, NJ | N3208T | Serious (1) | substantial | UNCONTROLLED CONTACT WITH TREES AFTER THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING. |
| Jul 02, 1988 | WEAVERVILLE, CA | N1532H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1988 | ELKO, NV | N35181 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 11, 1988 | CLINTON, MD | N2070Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 1988 | MILFORD, DE | N35253 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1988 | CAMDEN, AR | N8052G | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 1988 | SPRINGFIELD, KY | N2906X | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 06, 1987 | GREAT FALLS, MT | N8035G | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Dec 14, 1986 | WILLOW, AK | N30814 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 13, 1986 | ODESSA, TX | N34889 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 1985 | ASPEN, CO | N2578V | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 1985 | CLARYVILLE, NY | N3401T | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1985 | FALLBROOK, CA | N2907X | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1985 | WHEATFIELD, NY | N30155 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 1985 | HOUSTON, TX | N29460 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 12, 1985 | EL MONTE, CA | N34212 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1984 | LUCERNE, CA | N34849 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 1984 | KENNESAW, GA | N34627 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1983 | WHEELING, IL | N35083 | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1983 | ATLANTA, GA | N7507V | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 1983 | SHOW LOW, AZ | N30236 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 1983 | GREENSBORO, GA | N3493T | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 1983 | JACKSON, MI | N20082 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 25, 1982 | DAYTON, OH | N3136T | Serious (1) | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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