Cessna 177RG Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 03, 1993 | PETALUMA, CA | N45022 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT(S) INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE AND/OR CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN, W…VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT(S) INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE AND/OR CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN, WHILE APPROACHING THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW CEILING AND TERRAIN. |
| Jul 12, 1993 | MARSEILLE, FR | N1954Q | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 1991 | SALMON, ID | N1573H | Fatal (4) | destroyed | IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. |
| Sep 29, 1989 | NYSSA, OR | N8055G | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE BEFORE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, R…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE BEFORE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, RISING/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND PROBABLE IMPAIRMENT FROM A PRESCRIPTION DRUG. |
| Aug 14, 1989 | JANICE, MS | N1976Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE NON INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT AFTER ENCOUNTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE SPIR…THE IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE NON INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT AFTER ENCOUNTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE SPIRALING INTO A WOODED AREA. |
| Mar 25, 1989 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N2972X | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLAPS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, A STALL, AND LOSS OF CONTROL. |
| Sep 08, 1988 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | N33283 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOTS ERRONEOUS INTERPRETATION OF HIS MISSED APPROACH CLEARANCE, AND, HIS PERFORMANCE OF THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE FOR THE SANTA MARIA …PILOTS ERRONEOUS INTERPRETATION OF HIS MISSED APPROACH CLEARANCE, AND, HIS PERFORMANCE OF THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE FOR THE SANTA MARIA ILS INSTEAD OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LOCALIZER. |
| Jul 30, 1988 | CEDAR GROVE, CA | N52504 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT A FLIGHT THROUGH A MOUNTAINOUS AREA AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. |
| Feb 21, 1988 | ELLAMORE, WV | N2109Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 1987 | AFTON, WY | N1868Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 1987 | S LAKE TAHOE, CA | N123DJ | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 30, 1986 | COLBY, KS | N7692U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 1986 | REPUBLIC, WA | N52069 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 1986 | HAPPY JACK, AZ | N34213 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1986 | HINCHINBROOK IS, AK | N52137 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 12, 1986 | DALLAS, TX | N8047G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 1986 | VALLEY VIEW, IL | N52949 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1986 | HAZARD, KY | N97TC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 28, 1985 | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | N7541V | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1985 | MURPHY, ID | N1815Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1985 | CHARLESTON, WV | N1625H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1984 | SALEM, OH | N52697 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 1983 | MOBILE, AL | N2765V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 1983 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N1547H | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1982 | CROSS FORK, PA | N7584V | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |