How many accidents has the Cessna 177B had?

The NTSB has recorded 171 events involving the Cessna 177B: 38 fatal, 16 serious, 25 minor injuries, and 91 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 177B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 177B has 171 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 177B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 171 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

171

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (73 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 31, 2025	Columbus, MS	N177LS	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust… The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
Sep 22, 2024	Redlands, CA	N177SX	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain.
Sep 01, 2024	Shell Knob, MO	N30853	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack … The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
May 31, 2013	Herndon, VA	N177FG	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Sep 20, 2012	Branson, MO	N34722	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions.
Aug 01, 2010	Middleberry, VT	N34641	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
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.
Jun 15, 2005	Fallon, NV	N177BJ	Minor	substantial	the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 18, 2002	CHESTERFIELD, VA	N2182C	Minor	substantial	pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing at night.
Apr 26, 2002	Fullerton, CA	N177DP	Minor	destroyed	The total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure o… The total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which had not been replaced due to maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
Mar 15, 2002	SANTA CLARITA, CA	N11487	Minor	substantial	The pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on… The pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on a road at night due to fuel exhaustion.
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.
Nov 02, 2000	PROSPERITY, PA	N35241	Minor	substantial	The failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.
Jun 04, 1997	LAKE POWELL, UT	N34680	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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.
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.
Jul 25, 1992	CLOVIS, NM	N35274	Minor	destroyed	ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER OIL FILTER INSTALLATION AND SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER AIRCRAFT CONTROL BY THE PIC WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR WAS MAI… ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER OIL FILTER INSTALLATION AND SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER AIRCRAFT CONTROL BY THE PIC WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR WAS MAINTENANCE INSPECTION NOT PERFORMED AFTER THE OIL FILTER INSTALLATION.
May 28, 1989	FORT COLLINS, CO	N17184	Minor	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. THE DARK NIGHT AND TERRAIN CONDITION WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Oct 09, 1988	HATTERAS, NC	N17223	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1986	WESTMINSTER, MD	N34251	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 29, 1986	AZTEC, NM	CGIJZ	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1985	GUTHRIE, OK	N20164	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1984	HENNING, TN	N30865	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1983	GLENS FALLS, NY	N30724	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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