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 30, 2018 | La Verne, CA | N46321 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an ae…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine anomaly. |
| Jul 28, 2018 | San Diego/El Cajon, CA | N3477T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor …The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor climb performance, and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| May 15, 2018 | Fort Wayne, IN | N9058F | Incident | substantial | The failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Key West, FL | N713CX | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any ev…A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Ridgeland, SC | N3179T | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s …The student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. |
| Sep 17, 2017 | London, OH | N35170 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Harrisonville, MO | N34413 | Incident | substantial | A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Byron, CA | N8053G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 07, 2017 | Vacaville, CA | N7532V | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed n…The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 05, 2017 | Wauseon, OH | N3225T | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 03, 2017 | Guttenberg, IA | N34462 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the left wing impacting a street sign. |
| May 26, 2017 | Plainwell, MI | N30462 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| May 10, 2017 | Frankston, TX | N34207 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airpl…The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Marathon, NY | N3224T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Price, TX | N2810X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a lon…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude. |
| Nov 08, 2016 | Hopkinton, RI | N30703 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Cloquet, MN | N1528H | Incident | substantial |
A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No…A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No. 4 connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 08, 2016 | McDonough, NY | N30923 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot’s improper recovery from a slow flight configuration at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of at…The pilot’s improper recovery from a slow flight configuration at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low altitude. |
| Jul 31, 2016 | Kalispell, MT | N30550 | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain air…The airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain airstrip, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, attempt to land on the runway remaining, and subsequent nose over. |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Wickenburg, AZ | N34867 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse. |
| May 29, 2016 | Pine Bluff, AR | N29601 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resu…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Dec 28, 2015 | Grass Valley, CA | N29533 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and imp…The pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Palm Springs, CA | N2112Q | Incident | substantial |
The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collap…The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing. |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Red Oak, IA | N1542H | Incident | substantial |
The improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power…The improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Thermal, CA | N3416T | Incident | substantial | A fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine. |