Cessna 177A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Farlinville, KS | N30413 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained wat…A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator. |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Palmyra, WI | N30433 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with gusty wind conditions. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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, 2006 | Olympia, WA | N30328 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard 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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 16, 2004 | Honolulu, HI | N30599 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway. |
| Mar 12, 2003 | England, AR | N30461 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 20, 1999 | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | N39AE | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, which resulted from the mechanic's failure to fully inspect and verify the serviceability of …A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, which resulted from the mechanic's failure to fully inspect and verify the serviceability of the fuel system before returning the aircraft to service for a maintenance ferry flight. The pilot's decision to attempt flight with unresolved discrepancies in the reliability of the engine to produce power was a factor in the accident. |
| Sep 27, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N29572 | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. |
| Mar 23, 1998 | LAUREL, MT | N177MT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive descent rate on final, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 03, 1996 | KIRKSVILLE, MO | N30614 | Minor | substantial | an improper maintenance overhaul by company maintenance personnel which led to a bearing failure. The soft terrain was a factor. |
| Feb 17, 1996 | SIDNEY, OH | N30422 | Incident | substantial |
fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor…fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor relating to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| Oct 04, 1993 | LA SAL, UT | N30365 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH (10,000 FOOT) DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE FENCE. |
| Aug 15, 1993 | LAWRENCE, MA | N30393 | Minor | substantial | THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY BOX COVER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Jun 07, 1992 | MARIPOSA, CA | N3144T | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH FOR LANDING, HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, HIS MISJUDGMEN…THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH FOR LANDING, HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, HIS MISJUDGMENT OF THE TOUCHDOWN FLARE, AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERONAUTICAL EXPEREINCE. |
| Oct 08, 1991 | TROUT LAKE, WA | N30515 | Incident | substantial |
AN INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND, AND PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT BEING MAINTAINED. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, THE PILOT'S OVER-CONF…AN INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND, AND PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT BEING MAINTAINED. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, THE PILOT'S OVER-CONFIDENCE IN HIS OWN ABILITY AND THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT, LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION, AND A TAILWIND. |
| Nov 11, 1990 | DANA POINT, CA | N30438 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. |
| Sep 09, 1990 | PERRY, MI | N30414 | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. |
| Mar 11, 1990 | LEESVILLE, LA | N30327 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ROUGH TREE COVERED TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFOR…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ROUGH TREE COVERED TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED AND THE BRIGHT NIGHT CONDITIONS. |