Cessna 177A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 27, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N29572 | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. |
| 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. |
| Aug 15, 1993 | LAWRENCE, MA | N30393 | Minor | substantial | THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY BOX COVER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Nov 11, 1990 | DANA POINT, CA | N30438 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. |
| 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. |
| Aug 22, 1988 | RIDGELAND, SC | N30335 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 10, 1987 | STEVENSVILLE, MD | N30590 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 1985 | SPRINGERVILLE, AZ | N30351 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1984 | BLOOMER, WI | N30609 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1983 | OREGON CITY, OR | N30356 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |