Cessna 177B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 171 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | Calera, AL | N34655 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Creswell, OR | N35281 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent aborted landing. |
| May 29, 2024 | Forest Lake, MN | N177GW | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing. |
| Oct 04, 2022 | Coleman, FL | N16185 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate final approach airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence. |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Wahoo, NE | N1333C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |
| Sep 17, 2017 | London, OH | N35170 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | N13HK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing. |
| May 04, 2015 | Roxboro, NC | N1102C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane. |
| Apr 07, 2015 | Jennings, LA | N30981 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Georgetown, TX | N5511B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Falmouth, MA | N18509 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and…The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees. |
| Jun 02, 2014 | Cartersville, GA | N30820 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after landing. |
| 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. |
| Aug 07, 2012 | Evansville, IN | N34283 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the att…The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator. |
| Jul 15, 2012 | Lakeview, AR | N34468 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Rock Springs, WY | N30874 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |