Cessna 177RG Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

244

All Events

129

Incidents

38

Minor

25

Serious

51

Fatal (100 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 28, 2025 Snohomish, WA N2155Q Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence…

The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.

May 16, 2025 Wahoo, NE N2614V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.
Mar 22, 2025 Vereda El Corzo, OF HK-1035G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 2023 Spanish Fork, UT N2572V Incident substantial The retraction of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Oct 08, 2022 Dacula, GA N2047Q Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
Aug 18, 2022 Avalon, CA N52946 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, resulting in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s belly.
Jul 30, 2022 Livermore, CA N2591V Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.
Aug 15, 2021 Albuquerque, NM N8029G Incident substantial
The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extendi…

The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extending and locking into place during landing.

Jan 17, 2021 Richmond Hill, GA N919DC Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Sep 17, 2020 Palatine, IL N2699V Incident substantial The loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole.
Jul 26, 2020 Lakeland, FL N2629V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted engine start.
Jul 24, 2020 Salinas, PR N1813Q Incident substantial Contamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power.
Apr 05, 2020 Santa Paula, CA N98SW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Feb 19, 2020 Chesterfield, MO N2763V Incident substantial The flight instructor’s and student pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Oct 06, 2011 Westerly, RI N177MW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.
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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