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 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. |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Moneta, VA | N2835X | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted …The pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning; his internal pressure to reach the airport expediently due to low fuel, which led to a high and fast approach; and his subsequent decision to go around when low on fuel. |
| 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. |
| Sep 02, 2014 | Neihart, MT | N34880 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in turbulent conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributin…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in turbulent conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to traverse the mountainous area with the airplane over its maximum gross weight and with a forward center of gravity. |
| Aug 23, 2014 | Gordonville, TX | N3202T | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| Aug 13, 2014 | PINE BLUFFS, WY | N2830X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. |
| Aug 05, 2014 | Manistee, MI | N468LE | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountere…The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a reduced climb gradient. |
| 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 06, 2014 | Sauk Centre, MN | N30537 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around. |
| 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. |
| Oct 18, 2013 | Clayton, OK | N30495 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. |
| May 31, 2013 | Herndon, VA | N177FG | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 17, 2013 | Elcho, WI | N30227 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| Sep 20, 2012 | Branson, MO | N34722 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions. |
| 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. |