Cessna 177

NTSB investigations · 800

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073704')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN25LA241Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Jenison, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.Jul 8, 2025 · N29342 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Selma, ALInsufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.May 19, 2024 · N3268T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23FA289Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Gillette, WYThe pilot's decision to depart the high-density-altitude airport with the airplane at the maximum gross weight limit.Jul 29, 2023 · N3357T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA258Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the…Jun 26, 2023 · N3138T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Willow Spring, AZThe airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 27, 2022 · N2994X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Apr 16, 2022 · N2837X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s improper fuel planning.Oct 31, 2021 · N29615 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · White Swan, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.Oct 16, 2021 · N3388T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Inverness, FLThe pilots inadequate recovery from a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.Oct 14, 2021 · N3299T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Ayer, MAThe pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Sep 11, 2021 · N912VW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.Jun 29, 2020 · N29334 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Lodi, CAThe fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Apr 29, 2020 · N3386T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisville, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.Mar 22, 2020 · N3451T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA262Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 19, 2019 · N2323Y · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jul 30, 2019 · N177CW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA223Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Elkhart, INAn inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Jul 14, 2019 · N29516 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pleasanton, KSThe pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff with a right quartering headwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.Jun 27, 2019 · N30257 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA205Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · San Diego/El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor climb performance, and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.Jul 28, 2018 · N3477T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.May 15, 2018 · N9058F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Key West, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 15, 2018 · N713CX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ridgeland, SCThe student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.Dec 19, 2017 · N3179T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Wauseon, OHThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 5, 2017 · N3225T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Marathon, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude.Apr 28, 2017 · N3224T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Price, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude.Jan 31, 2017 · N2810X · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pine Bluff, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 29, 2016 · N29601 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Dec 28, 2015 · N29533 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Thermal, CAA fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine.Sep 24, 2015 · N3416T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Moneta, VAThe pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…Sep 13, 2015 · N2835X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.Jun 5, 2015 · N29415 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Landrum, SCThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 8, 2014 · N3339T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA451Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gordonville, TXA loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.Aug 23, 2014 · N3202T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.Aug 13, 2014 · N2830X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Elcho, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Feb 17, 2013 · N30227 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Jun 23, 2012 · N30163 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Hanksville, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain.May 8, 2012 · N28WF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · North Vernon, INThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.Jan 22, 2012 · N3435T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture, and his inadequate preflight planning.Sep 23, 2011 · N3152T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Americus, GAThe CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 24, 2011 · N30214 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Santa Clarita, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 9, 2011 · N2301Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around.Jun 3, 2011 · N3142T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Corona, CAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 12, 2010 · N2262Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Chino, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 11, 2010 · N3295T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · ChristianstedThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure proper loading of the airplane.Oct 29, 2009 · N3431T · DestroyedNTSB ERA09CA425Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Towanda, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing.Jul 27, 2009 · N2980X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Houston, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Kinston, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.Apr 24, 2009 · N2803X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.Oct 10, 2008 · N3495T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Glendale, AZThe loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the high atmospheric temperature.Aug 17, 2008 · N29304 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St. Johns, AZThe failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…Aug 16, 2008 · N3487T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177A · Rhinelander, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing.Jul 1, 2008 · N2295Y · Substantial damage
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