Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2021 | Galt, MO | N8080G | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terr…The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Richmond Hill, GA | N919DC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Rancador, PR, BR | PT-KCK | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 2020 | Langley, WA | N34633 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduc…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduct an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Palatine, IL | N2699V | Incident | substantial | The loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole. |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Lakeland, FL | N2629V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted engine start. |
| Jul 24, 2020 | Salinas, PR | N1813Q | Incident | substantial | Contamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 12, 2020 | Falmouth, KY | N30309 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel e…The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Pittsfield, MA | N29334 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage. |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Lynden, WA | N1958Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of at…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse. |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Lodi, CA | N3386T | Minor | substantial | The fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 05, 2020 | Santa Paula, CA | N98SW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Harrisville, MI | N3451T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees…The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees. |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Ebermannstadt, GE | D-EDRB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Sterling, MA | N1572H | Fatal (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Chesterfield, MO | N2763V | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s and student pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing. |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Torrance, CA | N2323Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resu…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Placerville, CA | N177CW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Fall City, WA | N1828Q | Minor | substantial | The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Elkhart, IN | N29516 | Minor | substantial |
An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on availa…An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Pleasanton, KS | N30257 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff with a right quartering headwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| May 31, 2019 | Festus, MO | N11823 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike. |
| Mar 09, 2019 | Land O' Lakes, WI | N52047 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Dec 07, 2018 | Spain, SP | D-ECGS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2018 | Albermarle, NC | N52881 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contribut…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing. |