Cessna 177 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

766

All Events

399

Incidents

139

Minor

84

Serious

141

Fatal (281 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 18, 1988 BROOMFIELD, CO N53049 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1988 JACKSON, CA N3270T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1988 EL ALAMO, MX N52835 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1988 CEDAR GROVE, CA N52504 Fatal (3) destroyed PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT A FLIGHT THROUGH A MOUNTAINOUS AREA AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE.
Jul 27, 1988 CANTON, MA N52865 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1988 SANTA TERESA, NM N34338 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1988 MANKATO, MN N2059Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988 LOWELL, IN N30238 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1988 WEAVERVILLE, CA N1532H Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1988 ELKO, NV N35181 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1988 CLINTON, MD N2070Q Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 29, 1988 MILFORD, DE N35253 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 14, 1988 OCEAN SHORES, WA N35177 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 07, 1988 BRICEVILLE, TN N46316 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 02, 1988 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA N29325 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1988 TOK, AK N34603 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1988 ELLAMORE, WV N2109Q Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 06, 1988 PETERSBURG, VA N313AC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 15, 1988 CAMDEN, AR N8052G Serious (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1988 ST. CHARLES, MO N35284 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1988 SPRINGFIELD, KY N2906X Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 10, 1987 AFTON, WY N1868Q Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 06, 1987 GREAT FALLS, MT N8035G Serious (1) minor Investigation pending
Nov 30, 1987 SAN CARLOS, AZ N2313Y Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 17, 1987 WARRENSBURG, MO N2969X 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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