Cessna 177B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 171 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2012 | Carthage, TX | N17201 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case…The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Jul 15, 2012 | Lakeview, AR | N34468 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 05, 2012 | Honesdale, PA | N34539 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airsp…The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in impaired mental and motor skills. |
| Mar 15, 2012 | New Orleans, LA | N30770 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Honesdale, PA | N34218 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees du…The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around. |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Reading, PA | N11625 | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an i…Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff. |
| Dec 07, 2010 | Seymour, IN | N888VM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind. |
| Aug 26, 2010 | Ocean City, MD | N16023 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing. |
| Aug 02, 2010 | Mashpee, MA | N925KM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in …The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Middleberry, VT | N34641 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Owasso, OK | N345MT | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an engine-out approach to the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributin…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an engine-out approach to the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 23, 2009 | Elyria, OH | N34508 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a…The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Jan 21, 2009 | Honolulu, HI | N30740 | Minor | substantial |
An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of ina…An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel. |
| Sep 14, 2008 | Truckee, CA | N30692 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the acci…The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Quincy, FL | N49AF | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Perugia, IT | I-LFSA | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 2006 | Kalaupapa, HI | N30652 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Clouds, rain, and dark night conditions were factors. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Centennial, WY | N35166 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towa…the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towards visible weather that obstructed his chosen route of flight, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the clouds and rain that obscured the mountain tops, dusk light conditions, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2005 | Fallon, NV | N177BJ | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Rock Springs, WY | N30874 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| 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. |
| Oct 09, 2003 | Chinook, MT | N30921 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately…The total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include strong crosswinds, a tree immediately adjacent to the gravel road that the pilot chose to land on, and the pilot's impairment due to recent use of Marihuana. |