Cessna 177A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 1990 | CANON, GA | N30367 | Minor | substantial |
IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, …IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Jul 09, 1989 | AKRON, NY | N3154T | Minor | destroyed |
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS…IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Dec 28, 1988 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | N30564 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1988 | LA FOLLETTE, TN | N30470 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 1988 | RIDGELAND, SC | N30335 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 10, 1987 | STEVENSVILLE, MD | N30590 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 1987 | OAKLAND, MD | N30454 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 1986 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | N30365 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 07, 1986 | SIDNEY, NE | N30535 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 1985 | SPRINGERVILLE, AZ | N30351 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1985 | STANWOOD, WA | N30377 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 1984 | ELY, NV | N30394 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1984 | BLOOMER, WI | N30609 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1983 | OREGON CITY, OR | N30356 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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