Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2006 | Kalaupapa, HI | N30652 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Clouds, rain, and dark night conditions were factors. |
| Jul 19, 2006 | Camarillo, CA | N34480 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to extended the landing gear and verify the proper landing gear configuration prior to landing, resulting in a gear-up landing. |
| Jun 28, 2006 | Olympia, WA | N30328 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Redwood City, CA | N35058 | Incident | substantial | A collision with water for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 18, 2006 | Cleveland, OH | N34405 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing that led to a hard landing. |
| Apr 07, 2006 | Blackburn, MO | N34200 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the power line during low altitude maneuvering. A factor was the power line. |
| Feb 18, 2006 | Carefree, AZ | N29377 | Incident | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to the accident flight. |
| Jan 10, 2006 | Antlers, OK | N2233Y | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the encounter with …The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the encounter with windshear during the forced landing. |
| Dec 27, 2005 | Locust Grove, GA | N53257 | Serious (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod. |
| Dec 15, 2005 | Dixon, CA | N8040G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting…the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor. |
| Nov 16, 2005 | New Bern, NC | N821KF | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. |
| Sep 15, 2005 | Cadiz, KY | N35552 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flar…The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flare during the emergency landing. |
| Sep 03, 2005 | S. Hackensack, NJ | N30491 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pi…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication. |
| Aug 20, 2005 | Olive Branch, MS | N34329 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequen…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Aug 13, 2005 | Cascade, ID | N2082Q | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stand of conifer trees during low altitude maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mo…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stand of conifer trees during low altitude maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous/hilly terrain, gusty winds, a high density altitude, and maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Centennial, WY | N35166 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towa…the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towards visible weather that obstructed his chosen route of flight, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the clouds and rain that obscured the mountain tops, dusk light conditions, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 27, 2005 | Rome, GA | N70847 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's delay in the use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor / induction ice and the loss of engine power. |
| Jun 15, 2005 | Fallon, NV | N177BJ | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 11, 2005 | Warren, PA | N7545V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the balked landing checklist while attempting to abort a landing. Factors in the accident were his failure to maintain …The pilot's failure to follow the balked landing checklist while attempting to abort a landing. Factors in the accident were his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and a gust of wind. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Rock Springs, WY | N30874 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 06, 2005 | Rochester, MN | N2019Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to…The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper oil gasket installation. The tree encountered during the forced landing was a factor. |
| Feb 26, 2005 | Fargo, ND | N1623H | Serious (2) | substantial |
The mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod du…The mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod due to oil starvation. Factors to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the tailwind condition, the light pole, and the vehicle. |
| Dec 23, 2004 | Phoenix, AZ | N1JM | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 17, 2004 | Auburn, AL | N29459 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Sep 26, 2004 | Anderson, SC | N29650 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine pow…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |