Cessna 177RG Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1989 | MIMS, FL | N7628V | Incident | substantial | A WORN THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY THAT HAD FAILED. |
| Nov 17, 1989 | VAN NUYS, CA | N2069Q | Serious (1) | substantial | THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE COWL AND BAFFLE SEALS DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE FOLLOWING AN OVERHAUL. |
| Oct 20, 1989 | ALBERTVILLE, AL | N34080 | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY INSPECT THE MAGNETO DURING A RECENT ANNUAL INSPECTION. |
| 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. |
| Sep 26, 1989 | TUCSON, AZ | N52665 | Incident | substantial |
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT CONTROLS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE…A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT CONTROLS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN A CESSNA 177RG. |
| 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. |
| Aug 04, 1989 | BRIGHTON, CO | N8203G | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK, WHICH ALLOWED THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE DURING THE LANDING. |
| May 30, 1989 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N1844Q | Incident | minor |
THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTA…THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. |
| Apr 08, 1989 | BARNWELL, SC | N7504V | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION IN CONTINUING FLIGHT TO THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WITHOUT REFUELING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. UNFA…THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION IN CONTINUING FLIGHT TO THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WITHOUT REFUELING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| 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. |
| Mar 18, 1989 | ROCKFORD, IL | N52634 | Incident | substantial | THE INADEQUATE SERVICING OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR MANUALLY. |
| Mar 14, 1989 | SAVANNAH, GA | N52800 | Incident | minor | FATIGUE-INDUCED FRACTURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ROD END. |
| Dec 15, 1988 | MONROE, WA | N51386 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1988 | BELLINGHAM, WA | N2068Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 03, 1988 | BERKELEY, KY | N52655 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1988 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N53049 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1988 | EL ALAMO, MX | N52835 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jul 27, 1988 | CANTON, MA | N52865 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1988 | MANKATO, MN | N2059Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1988 | SANTA TERESA, NM | N34338 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1988 | WEAVERVILLE, CA | N1532H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 11, 1988 | CLINTON, MD | N2070Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 07, 1988 | BRICEVILLE, TN | N46316 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |