Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2001 | Zephyrhills, FL | N2890X | Minor | substantial | THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT PLAN FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT THAT RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| May 02, 2001 | Santa Maria, CA | N34168 | Minor | substantial |
A stall/mush inadvertently encountered by the pilot-in-command. Failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight and inadequate remedial action contr…A stall/mush inadvertently encountered by the pilot-in-command. Failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight and inadequate remedial action contributed to the accident. |
| Apr 21, 2001 | Seattle, WA | N8283G | Minor | substantial |
the reverse rigging of the aileron flight control system resulting in aileron deflections opposite that of the pilot's inputs which lead to an uncontr…the reverse rigging of the aileron flight control system resulting in aileron deflections opposite that of the pilot's inputs which lead to an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's failure to detect the misrigged ailerons during his pre-takeoff flight control check. |
| Nov 02, 2000 | PROSPERITY, PA | N35241 | Minor | substantial | The failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open. |
| Jul 10, 1999 | JASPER, AL | N2619V | Minor | substantial |
the pilot inadvertently became disoriented and misjudged his position on the runway/airport, which resulted in him turning the airplane too soon, and …the pilot inadvertently became disoriented and misjudged his position on the runway/airport, which resulted in him turning the airplane too soon, and subsequently impacting with a tree. Factors in this accident were a loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot not being able to activate the runway lights, and no visual cues due to a dark night. |
| 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 | TIMMONSVILLE, SC | N1982Q | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Sep 27, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N29572 | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. |
| 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. |
| Nov 19, 1997 | TOMBALL, TX | N88WC | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personn…The total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling. |
| Jun 04, 1997 | LAKE POWELL, UT | N34680 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 25, 1997 | ROTA, CQ | N53079 | Minor | destroyed | the unauthorized use of automobile gasoline which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel vapor generation. |
| 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. |
| Oct 08, 1996 | RINGGOLD, GA | N2286Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff. |
| Jul 12, 1996 | ROCKAWAY, NJ | N8059G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his inadequate preflight of the aircraft and his inadequate inflight de…The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his inadequate preflight of the aircraft and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. |
| Jun 14, 1996 | VERSAILLES, OH | N3197T | Minor | substantial | Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. |
| May 28, 1996 | CHATHAM, MA | N19708 | Minor | substantial |
failure of the oil pump, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the number two and four cylinder connecting rods. Also causal was…failure of the oil pump, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the number two and four cylinder connecting rods. Also causal was inadequate maintenance by noncompliance with the airworthiness directive that required replacement of the oil pump. |
| Oct 30, 1995 | MADERA, CA | N4110C | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness w…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor. |
| Jun 11, 1995 | LEBEC, CA | N16081 | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel sysytem and his failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel to comp…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel sysytem and his failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel to complete the flight. |
| May 14, 1995 | OAKLAND, CA | N34938 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by exceeding the airplane certificated maximum allowable takeoff gross weight and failure to abort the…The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by exceeding the airplane certificated maximum allowable takeoff gross weight and failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The ditch was a factor in this accident. |
| Jan 22, 1995 | AUBURN, WA | N29598 | Minor | substantial | CARBURETOR OBSTRUCTION DUE TO INGESTION OF PART OF THE INDUCTION AIR DUCTING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |