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, 2011 | Santa Clarita, CA | N2301Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion…The pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 03, 2011 | Boone, NC | N3142T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in executing a go-around. |
| Apr 05, 2011 | Gila Bend, AZ | N2637V | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam …A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam followers. |
| Apr 01, 2011 | Columbia, SC | C-FFIP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Reading, PA | N11625 | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an i…Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff. |
| Dec 12, 2010 | Corona, CA | N2262Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 07, 2010 | Seymour, IN | N888VM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind. |
| Oct 28, 2010 | Bedford, KY | N33224 | Incident | substantial | The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection. |
| Aug 26, 2010 | Ocean City, MD | N16023 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing. |
| Aug 02, 2010 | Mashpee, MA | N925KM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in …The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Rawlins, WY | N35296 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the …The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture. |
| Jul 11, 2010 | Chino, CA | N3295T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 07, 2010 | Marietta, OH | N2016Q | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices…The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Chandler, AZ | N30715 | Incident | destroyed | An on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 22, 2009 | Albuquerque, NM | N1876Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 30, 2009 | Houston, TX | N2872X | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning. |
| Apr 24, 2009 | Kinston, NC | N2803X | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Ellsworth, KS | N8276G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Warwick, NY | N17142 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing. |
| Aug 19, 2008 | Lake Tahoe, CA | N8053G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. |
| Aug 17, 2008 | Glendale, AZ | N29304 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the high atmospheric temperature. |
| Jul 01, 2008 | Rhinelander, WI | N2295Y | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Baldwin City, KS | N3337T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was…The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| May 04, 2008 | Bellefontaine, OH | N29650 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence. |
| Apr 08, 2008 | Redding, CA | N1925Q | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instr…The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |