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 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. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | St. Johns, AZ | N3487T | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of av…The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s inadequate supervision. |
| 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. |
| Jun 08, 2008 | Bessemer, AL | N45133 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| 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. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Quincy, FL | N49AF | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Feb 09, 2008 | Tallahassee, FL | N52495 | Serious (1) | substantial | Pilot's inaccurate fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 28, 2008 | Picayune, MS | N2905X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Perugia, IT | I-LFSA | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 2007 | Auburn, CA | N3459T | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing t…The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications. |
| Sep 16, 2007 | Compton, CA | N1844Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. |
| Sep 09, 2007 | Columbia, SC | N2353Y | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 01, 2007 | Kennesaw, GA | N177RV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. |
| Jul 06, 2007 | Pedricktown, NJ | N52650 | Incident | substantial |
The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was r…The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain. |
| Jun 26, 2007 | Fresno, CA | N47RH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Jun 24, 2007 | Wasilla, AK | N52103 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the private pilot (dual student), and his delayed go-around during approach to land. Contribu…The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the private pilot (dual student), and his delayed go-around during approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the dual student's misjudged distance/altitude. |
| Jun 19, 2007 | Oceanside, CA | N2144Q | Minor | substantial |
The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine…The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 07, 2007 | Centreville, AL | N2845X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced l…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced landing on a road. |
| May 22, 2007 | Pinecliff, WA | N5180J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilin…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and trees in the area where the pilot was maneuvering. |
| Apr 30, 2007 | Perris, CA | N177R | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an improperly installed magneto housing by the owner/pilot. |
| Mar 11, 2007 | Gridwood, AK | N2911X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of a snow-covered runway for landing, which resulted in a quick stop and damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the a…The pilot's selection of a snow-covered runway for landing, which resulted in a quick stop and damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snow-covered runway. |
| Jan 14, 2007 | Carrabelle, FL | N29888 | Incident | substantial | The failure of maintenance personnel to detect corrosion and a fatigue crack during the last annual inspection. |
| Oct 06, 2006 | Stockbridge, GA | N2320Y | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The pilot's attempted takeoff over the allowable takeoff gross weight of the airplane and his failure to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff. |