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
Jan 28, 2008 Picayune, MS N2905X Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
Sep 16, 2007 Compton, CA N1844Q Incident substantial the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control.
Jul 06, 2007 Pedricktown, NJ N52650 Incident substantial
The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was r…

The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.

Jun 26, 2007 Fresno, CA N47RH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Jun 07, 2007 Centreville, AL N2845X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced l…

The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced landing on a road.

Mar 11, 2007 Gridwood, AK N2911X Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of a snow-covered runway for landing, which resulted in a quick stop and damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the a…

The pilot's selection of a snow-covered runway for landing, which resulted in a quick stop and damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snow-covered runway.

Jan 14, 2007 Carrabelle, FL N29888 Incident substantial The failure of maintenance personnel to detect corrosion and a fatigue crack during the last annual inspection.
Jul 19, 2006 Camarillo, CA N34480 Incident substantial the pilot's failure to extended the landing gear and verify the proper landing gear configuration prior to landing, resulting in a gear-up landing.
Jun 28, 2006 Olympia, WA N30328 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 17, 2006 Redwood City, CA N35058 Incident substantial A collision with water for undetermined reasons.
Apr 18, 2006 Cleveland, OH N34405 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing that led to a hard landing.
Feb 18, 2006 Carefree, AZ N29377 Incident substantial fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to the accident flight.
Aug 20, 2005 Olive Branch, MS N34329 Incident substantial
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequen…

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.

Mar 19, 2005 Rock Springs, WY N30874 Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Dec 23, 2004 Phoenix, AZ N1JM Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Oct 17, 2004 Auburn, AL N29459 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
Sep 26, 2004 Anderson, SC N29650 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine pow…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aug 29, 2004 Warrenton, VA N2975X Incident substantial The pilot's incorrect aborted landing procedure, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
May 31, 2004 Grand Canyon, AZ N7PP Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Feb 16, 2004 Honolulu, HI N30599 Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway.
Feb 14, 2004 Sturgis, MI N3468T Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing.
Dec 26, 2003 Waterloo, IA N7575V Incident substantial The impact with a deer during landing roll. A contributing factor was the night lighting conditions.
Oct 16, 2003 Nageezi, NM N2246Y Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and improper fuel management. Contributing factors include fuel e…

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and improper fuel management. Contributing factors include fuel exhaustion resulting in the loss of power, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the tree.

Jul 27, 2003 Murdock, NE N2336Y Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain.

Jun 20, 2003 Woodland, WA N2279Y Incident substantial The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to maintain/obtain airspeed and directional control during takeoff.
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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