Cessna 177RG Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2019 | Land O' Lakes, WI | N52047 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 04, 2018 | Albermarle, NC | N52881 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contribut…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing. |
| Sep 30, 2018 | La Verne, CA | N46321 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an ae…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine anomaly. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Byron, CA | N8053G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 07, 2017 | Vacaville, CA | N7532V | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed n…The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Cloquet, MN | N1528H | Incident | substantial |
A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No…A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No. 4 connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Red Oak, IA | N1542H | Incident | substantial |
The improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power…The improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Aztec, NM | N1875Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with shrubs. |
| Aug 05, 2014 | Manistee, MI | N468LE | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountere…The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a reduced climb gradient. |
| Dec 01, 2013 | Richland, WA | N7592V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a check…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist. |
| Feb 08, 2013 | Herington, KS | N88NG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Lansing, MI | N1912Q | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Olympia, WA | N300ZX | Incident | substantial |
A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mecha…A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Litchfield, IL | N1564H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing. |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Tallapoosa, GA | N5AW | Fatal (3) | substantial | The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 06, 2011 | Westerly, RI | N177MW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | St Johns, AZ | N2725V | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Apr 05, 2011 | Gila Bend, AZ | N2637V | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam …A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam followers. |
| Oct 28, 2010 | Bedford, KY | N33224 | Incident | substantial | The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection. |
| Jun 07, 2010 | Marietta, OH | N2016Q | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices…The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices. |
| Jan 17, 2010 | Cedar Rapids, IA | N53120 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument conditions. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Black River Falls, WI | N2108Q | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 04, 2009 | Ocean Isle Beach, NC | N1838Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident…The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the engine-monitoring instrument, and the pilot's reliance of the on-board engine-monitoring instrument instead of the fuel quantity gauges. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Mena, AR | N2526V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weathe…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Ellsworth, KS | N8276G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |