Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Gooding, ID | N30753 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing. |
| 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. |
| May 08, 2012 | Hanksville, UT | N28WF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airpl…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain. |
| May 05, 2012 | Honesdale, PA | N34539 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airsp…The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in impaired mental and motor skills. |
| Mar 15, 2012 | New Orleans, LA | N30770 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jan 22, 2012 | North Vernon, IN | N3435T | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation…The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. |
| Dec 15, 2011 | Ottawa, CA | C-FEFQ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Tallapoosa, GA | N5AW | Fatal (3) | substantial | The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| 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. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | St Johns, AZ | N2725V | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| 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 19, 2010 | Manson, WA | N30559 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the fligh…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight. |