Cessna 177RG Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

244

All Events

129

Incidents

38

Minor

25

Serious

51

Fatal (100 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 23, 1992 DURANGO, CO N2550V Incident substantial A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. FACTORS WERE: ROUGH AND UNEVEN SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
Jan 18, 1992 INDIANAPOLIS, IN N8013G Incident substantial ENGINE LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
Jul 25, 1991 ASHLAND, KY N8071 Incident substantial LOST OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Mar 18, 1991 COLORADO SPRING, CO N1950Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE GUSTY/QUARTERING CROSSWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jul 13, 1990 ARLINGTON, TX N2022Q Incident substantial THE PILOT MISJUDGED AIRPLANE ATTITUDE DURING THE LANDING FLARE.
Feb 18, 1990 HARFORD, PA N45371 Incident substantial
A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO RUN INTO TREES AFTER THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE OF UN…

A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO RUN INTO TREES AFTER THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE OF UNDETERMINED CAUSE.
Nov 21, 1989 MIMS, FL N7628V Incident substantial A WORN THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY THAT HAD FAILED.
Oct 20, 1989 ALBERTVILLE, AL N34080 Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY INSPECT THE MAGNETO DURING A RECENT ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Sep 26, 1989 TUCSON, AZ N52665 Incident substantial
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT CONTROLS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE…

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT CONTROLS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN A CESSNA 177RG.
Aug 04, 1989 BRIGHTON, CO N8203G Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK, WHICH ALLOWED THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE DURING THE LANDING.
May 30, 1989 SACRAMENTO, CA N1844Q Incident minor
THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTA…

THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED.
Mar 18, 1989 ROCKFORD, IL N52634 Incident substantial THE INADEQUATE SERVICING OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR MANUALLY.
Mar 14, 1989 SAVANNAH, GA N52800 Incident minor FATIGUE-INDUCED FRACTURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END.
Dec 15, 1988 MONROE, WA N51386 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1988 BROOMFIELD, CO N53049 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1988 EL ALAMO, MX N52835 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1988 CANTON, MA N52865 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1988 SANTA TERESA, NM N34338 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1987 BATAVIA, NY N8021G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1986 SAN JOSE, CA N45188 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1986 OSHKOSH, WI N52476 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 1986 JACKSONVILLE, FL N1888Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 29, 1986 PLACERVILLE, CA N34020 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 07, 1986 ORLANDO, FL N35911 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1985 ATLANTA, GA N1603H Incident 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.
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