Cessna 177 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 766 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| 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. |