Cessna 177B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 171 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Aug 01, 2002 | Elma, WA | N34633 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing and recovery resulting in the aircraft's departing the runway. Contribut…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing and recovery resulting in the aircraft's departing the runway. Contributing factors were the high brush/vegetation the aircraft rolled into and the pilot's reduced visual acquisition of the runway environment due to the aircraft's nose high attitude. |
| Apr 28, 2002 | New Plymouth, ID | N34858 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain (landing surface) at his privately owned landing site. A contribtuing factor was the soft area which the aircra…The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain (landing surface) at his privately owned landing site. A contribtuing factor was the soft area which the aircraft's right main wheel encountered. |
| Sep 02, 2000 | HINKLEY, CA | N30955 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot became lost and disoriented. |
| Jan 08, 2000 | RIALTO, CA | N34021 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing t…The failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of the engine. |
| Jun 17, 1998 | FALLON, NV | N34416 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of rudder controls on a short field takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. |
| May 23, 1998 | BROGUE, PA | N1293C | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recover…failure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadvertent porpoise, and the small trees encroaching into the runaway environment. |
| May 08, 1998 | PRATTSVILLE, OH | N904DS | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power,…the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Uneven terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor. |
| Sep 06, 1997 | OXFORD, IA | N34829 | Incident | substantial |
the instructor pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the improper flare b…the instructor pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the improper flare by the dual student and the instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. |
| Mar 23, 1997 | EVERETT, WA | N35034 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors relating to the accident include: a blown (failed) nose t…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors relating to the accident include: a blown (failed) nose tire, and soft terrain beside the runway. |
| Aug 05, 1996 | DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI | N34798 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain a proper landing attitude, and his failure to recover from the porpoise. |
| Aug 19, 1995 | YAMHILL, OR | N11834 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SUNGLARE. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | SEATTLE, WA | N34767 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S). |
| Jul 01, 1995 | NAPPANEE, IN | N13734 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to do adequate preflight planning and failure to refuel when he had the opportunity. A factor in the accident was the soft f…The failure of the pilot to do adequate preflight planning and failure to refuel when he had the opportunity. A factor in the accident was the soft field due to recent rains. |
| Jun 16, 1995 | SEATTLE, WA | N19806 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED PORPOISING AFTER LANDING ON THE NOSEWHEEL. |
| May 24, 1995 | ALLENTOWN, PA | N621PW | Incident | substantial |
the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard, bounced landing and impact with the runway. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery fr…the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard, bounced landing and impact with the runway. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 20, 1995 | TERLINGUA, TX | N34958 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE HIS DECISION TO LAND ON THE UNLIT RUNWAY AND THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Jan 01, 1995 | TORREON, NM | N30898 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER LIFTOFF SPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE FAILURE TO REMOVE FROST FROM THE WING. A FACTOR WAS FATIG…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER LIFTOFF SPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE FAILURE TO REMOVE FROST FROM THE WING. A FACTOR WAS FATIGUE. |
| Oct 28, 1993 | PLEASANT GROVE, CA | N18174 | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE STARTER TO TURN THE ENGINE OVER DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION. |
| Sep 27, 1993 | FAYETTE, IA | N35163 | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was a road sign and fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 16, 1993 | HOUSTON, TX | N34689 | Incident | substantial |
ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MONITOR AND RECALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION EN ROU…ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MONITOR AND RECALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION EN ROUTE AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH THE FORCED LANDING COULD HAVE BEEN EXECUTED. |
| Aug 09, 1993 | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX | N34293 | Incident | substantial |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF A LEAKING FUEL LINE. THE FUEL LINE WAS NOT THE CORRECT PART AS A RESULT OF A MISIDENTIFICAT…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF A LEAKING FUEL LINE. THE FUEL LINE WAS NOT THE CORRECT PART AS A RESULT OF A MISIDENTIFICATION BY CESSNA. |
| Jul 04, 1993 | SHAWNEE, OK | N18739 | Incident | substantial | FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS A LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| Apr 07, 1993 | BROOKVILLE, OH | N11828 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE LACK OF RECENCY OF EXPERIENCE. |
| Oct 22, 1992 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N13710 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE AND THE IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT. |