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 05, 1999 | QUINCY, CA | N2175Q | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions, and, his failure to abort the takeoff when it became…the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions, and, his failure to abort the takeoff when it became apparent that the aircraft performance was not as anticipated. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude conditions. |
| Jun 06, 1999 | CHEYENNE, WY | N2637V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight,…The pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 06, 1999 | TIMMONSVILLE, SC | N1982Q | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder. |
| May 31, 1999 | COLUMBIA, SC | N39PC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll. |
| May 14, 1999 | ROANOKE, TX | N2343Y | Serious (2) | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 24, 1999 | GREENCASTLE, IN | N3270T | Minor | substantial | the pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions. |
| Apr 15, 1999 | AUBURN, WA | N3564F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. Contributing factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, and the student's minimal overall experience. |
| Mar 28, 1999 | POTTSTOWN, PA | N177AR | Incident | substantial | The failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect and torque the crankcase bolts. |
| Mar 17, 1999 | CHICO, CA | N3406T | Minor | substantial |
The CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action to rectify his student's bounced landing. Contributing factors were the short runway and…The CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action to rectify his student's bounced landing. Contributing factors were the short runway and obstructing trees. |
| Mar 06, 1999 | LANTANA, FL | N2890X | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent impact with the runway. |
| Jan 01, 1999 | MARIETTA, OK | N30246 | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were the short runway and the dark night light condition. |
| Dec 31, 1998 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N29451 | Incident | substantial |
The intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment (fuel leakage from the carburetor), poor preflight by the …The intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment (fuel leakage from the carburetor), poor preflight by the pilot for his failure to visually determine that the fuel tanks were full before the initial flight. Factors in the accident were improper overhaul of the carburetor by a facility which would result in an increase in the fuel flow at full rich position, and also, failure of the float hinge arm pin in the carburetor which resulted in flooding at low throttle settings. |
| Dec 28, 1998 | IMMOKALEE, FL | N3293T | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and his inadequate management of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 26, 1998 | BELLINGHAM, WA | N2355Y | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. VFR flight into IMC conditions and cloudy weather conditions…Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. VFR flight into IMC conditions and cloudy weather conditions were factors. |
| Sep 27, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N29572 | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. |
| Sep 14, 1998 | MT COOK, NZ | ZKDKL | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1998 | COVINGTON, GA | N2679V | Incident | substantial |
slippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor w…slippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence. |
| Aug 17, 1998 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N177GS | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to…The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to monitor fuel quantity remaining while en route to ensure an adequate quantity of reserve fuel prior to landing. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | RED LODGE, MT | N2213Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over, or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors inclu…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over, or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included night lighting conditions and mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 29, 1998 | CORONA, CA | N177JH | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a partially closed fuel shutoff valve as a result of improper maintenance installation. |
| Jul 16, 1998 | CASSVILLE, WI | N3461T | Incident | destroyed |
an undetermined event which resulted in engine failure on landing roll out during attempted restart fuel ignited and an undetermined event in the airp…an undetermined event which resulted in engine failure on landing roll out during attempted restart fuel ignited and an undetermined event in the airplane's fuel system which resulted in a fire. |
| Jun 17, 1998 | FALLON, NV | N34416 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of rudder controls on a short field takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. |
| May 28, 1998 | TOCSIN, IN | N1849Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb and the resulting inadvertant stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot'…the pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb and the resulting inadvertant stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature raising of the flaps. |
| May 23, 1998 | BROGUE, PA | N1293C | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recover…failure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadvertent porpoise, and the small trees encroaching into the runaway environment. |
| May 08, 1998 | PRATTSVILLE, OH | N904DS | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power,…the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Uneven terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor. |