# Cessna 177A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2073706
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 177A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 108 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A13CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A13CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 81
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-02-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-17): Fuselage Main, Structure · Textron 210N, 210R, P210N and 8 more. Effective Mar 20, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000
- [AD 99-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-02): Fuel Selector Valves · Cessna 170B, 172, 172A and 36 more. Effective Jan 21, 2000
- [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987
- [AD 86-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-11): Contaminated Fuel · Cessna 177, 177A, 177B and 83 more. Effective Oct 4, 1986
- [AD 72-03-03 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-03-R3): Wing Flap Actuators Jack Screw · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 83 more. Effective Oct 15, 1984
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979
- [AD 75-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-02): Air Filter Seal · Cessna F177RG, 177, 177A and 2 more. Effective Mar 26, 1975
- [AD 74-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-16-06): Oil Pressure Gage Line · Cessna F177RG, 177, 177A and 2 more. Effective Aug 9, 1974
- [AD 71-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-01-03): Cracks In Stabilizer Attachment Angles · Cessna 177 and 177A. Effective Jan 5, 1971
- [AD 70-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-24-04): Fuel Shut-Off Valve · Cessna 177, 177A and 177B. Effective Dec 8, 1970
- [AD 70-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-01-02): Fuel Quantity Transmitter Float · Cessna 177 and 177A. Effective Jan 3, 1970
- [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990
- [AD 86-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-04) (historical): Shoulder Harness Adjuster · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 120, 140, 140A and 134 more. Effective Jan 6, 1987

## Information bulletins (advisory) (8)

- [SAIB AIR-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-16): FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection. Issued Aug 26, 2021
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-11): WING SPAR  Inspection for Cracks and Corrosion on Wing Lower Main Spar Cap. Issued Dec 2, 2015
- [SAIB CE-12-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-41): Flight Controls  Loose Glide Screw. Issued Aug 9, 2012
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-42): Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch Applications. Issued Jul 24, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009

## Registered aircraft (81, first 50)

- [N177JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177JM): [Wright Alan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20ALAN%20L), [Independence, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Independence), built 1968, S/N 17701307
- [N177JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177JT): [Tefft John G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEFFT%20JOHN%20G), [Exeter, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Exeter), built 1968, S/N 17701255
- [N177KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177KR): [Seale Forrest D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEALE%20FORREST%20D), [Cherokee Village, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cherokee%20Village), built 1968, S/N 17701246
- [N2983X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2983X): [Eagle Sky Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20SKY%20PATROL%20INC), [Deadwood, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Deadwood), built 1969, S/N 17701365
- [N30275](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30275): [Tomlinson Douglas F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMLINSON%20DOUGLAS%20F), [Waunakee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waunakee), built 1968, S/N 17701167
- [N30293](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30293): [Advantage Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANTAGE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [South Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/South%20Saint%20Paul), built 1968, S/N 17701177
- [N30297](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30297): [Siers Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERS%20RICHARD), [Ocean Shores, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ocean%20Shores), built 1968, S/N 17701178
- [N30302](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30302): [Kamenar Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAMENAR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Mukwonago, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mukwonago), built 1968, S/N 17701180
- [N30303](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30303): [Meeker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Meeker), built 1968, S/N 17701181, Registration pending
- [N30304](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30304): [Williams Rod](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20ROD), [Atascadero, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Atascadero), built 1968, S/N 17701182
- [N30307](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30307): [Johnston Phillip Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20PHILLIP%20JR), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1968, S/N 17701184
- [N30308](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30308): [Griffith Scot E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFITH%20SCOT%20E), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), built 1968, S/N 17701185
- [N30311](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30311): [Parker Yates](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20YATES), [Wellington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wellington), built 1968, S/N 17701188
- [N30316](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30316): [L & M Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%20%26%20M%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Creston, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Creston), S/N 17701189
- [N30317](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30317): [Eagle Sky Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20SKY%20PATROL%20INC), [Deadwood, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Deadwood), built 1968, S/N 17701190
- [N30328](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30328): [Martin Paul T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20PAUL%20T), [Tacoma, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Tacoma), built 1968, S/N 17701196
- [N30331](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30331): [Cardinal Lima LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARDINAL%20LIMA%20LLC), [Minneapolis, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minneapolis), built 1968, S/N 17701197
- [N30346](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30346): [Cooke Bradley J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOKE%20BRADLEY%20J), [Belmont, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Belmont), built 1968, S/N 17701203
- [N30347](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30347): [Dennis Rick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENNIS%20RICK%20L), [Poughkeepsie, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poughkeepsie), built 1968, S/N 17701204
- [N30353](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30353): [Stracuzzi Charles J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRACUZZI%20CHARLES%20J), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1968, S/N 17701207
- [N30387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30387): [Watkins Bruce K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATKINS%20BRUCE%20K), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1968, S/N 17701226
- [N30393](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30393): [Graden Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRADEN%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Polo, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Polo), built 1968, S/N 17701231
- [N30396](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30396): [Sill John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILL%20JOHN%20A), [Cable, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Cable), built 1968, S/N 17701233
- [N30399](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30399): [Schwanke Donald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWANKE%20DONALD%20D), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), built 1968, S/N 17701236
- [N30404](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30404): [Cardinal Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARDINAL%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Powell, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Powell), built 1969, S/N 17701237
- [N30407](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30407): [Cardinal Cronies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARDINAL%20CRONIES%20LLC), [Clarinda, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Clarinda), built 1968, S/N 17701238
- [N30409](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30409): [Schmitt Cameron](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMITT%20CAMERON), [Fort Dix, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Fort%20Dix), built 1968, S/N 17701239
- [N30413](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30413): [Eagle Sky Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20SKY%20PATROL%20INC), [Deadwood, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Deadwood), S/N 17701240
- [N30418](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30418): [Young Matthew B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20MATTHEW%20B), [Brighton, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Brighton), built 1969, S/N 17701244
- [N30433](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30433): [Flying Hawks Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20HAWKS%20INC), [Palmyra, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Palmyra), built 1968, S/N 17701251
- [N30436](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30436): [Carson Charles E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSON%20CHARLES%20E), [North Vernon, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/North%20Vernon), built 1968, S/N 17701252
- [N30437](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30437): [Richards David N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDS%20DAVID%20N), [Port Matilda, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Port%20Matilda), built 1968, S/N 17701253
- [N30441](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30441): [Gillenwater Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLENWATER%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Glasgow, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Glasgow), built 1968, S/N 17701256
- [N30443](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30443): [Songer Harvey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONGER%20HARVEY), [Beech Grove, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Beech%20Grove), built 1968, S/N 17701257
- [N30446](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30446): [Gumz Terry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUMZ%20TERRY%20J), [Wailuku, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Wailuku), S/N 17701260
- [N30450](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30450): [Recker Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RECKER%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Aurora, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Aurora), built 1968, S/N 17701262
- [N30458](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30458): [Spires William B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIRES%20WILLIAM%20B), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 1968, S/N 17701267
- [N30463](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30463): [Chambers Frederick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERS%20FREDERICK%20J), [Lake Forest, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lake%20Forest), built 1968, S/N 17701271
- [N30464](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30464): [Cunningham Augustus Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUNNINGHAM%20AUGUSTUS%20BRUCE), [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison), built 1968, S/N 17701272
- [N30474](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30474): [Ross Richard R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20RICHARD%20R), [Jerseyville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Jerseyville), built 1968, S/N 17701277
- [N30477](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30477): [Cheha Evert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHEHA%20EVERT%20S), [Lake Arthur, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Arthur), S/N 17701279
- [N30480](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30480): [Meadowlake Airpark LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEADOWLAKE%20AIRPARK%20LLC), [Lenoir City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lenoir%20City), S/N 17701280
- [N30484](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30484): [Jenkins Taylor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20TAYLOR), [Bogart, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Bogart), built 1968, S/N 17701282
- [N30487](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30487): [Keim Monty J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEIM%20MONTY%20J), [El Paso, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/El%20Paso), built 1968, S/N 17701284
- [N30493](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30493): [Dixon Jessee H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIXON%20JESSEE%20H), [Elk Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Elk%20Grove), S/N 17701287
- [N30500](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30500): [Hansen Larry A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSEN%20LARRY%20A), [Waverly, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Waverly), built 1968, S/N 17701291
- [N30502](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30502): [James A Caufield](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20A%20CAUFIELD), [King City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/King%20City), built 1968, S/N 17701292
- [N30524](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30524): [Christianson Jarrett I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTIANSON%20JARRETT%20I), [Gilbert, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gilbert), built 1968, S/N 17701302
- [N30525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30525): [Johnson Monte W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20MONTE%20W), [La Porte, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/La%20Porte), built 1968, S/N 17701303
- [N30527](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30527): [Boone Fliers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOONE%20FLIERS%20LLC), [Boone, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Boone), S/N 17701304

All 81: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (83, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR27LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA019), Oct 17, 2026: Cessna 177A (N30544), San Jose, CA, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN25LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA101), Feb 20, 2025: Cessna 177A (N30413), Farlinville, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel…
- [NTSB CEN24LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA299), Aug 2, 2024: Cessna 177A (N30433), Palmyra, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA245), Jul 12, 2020: Cessna 177 (N30309), Falmouth, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA218), May 26, 2017: Cessna 177 (N30462), Plainwell, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA16CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA406), Jul 31, 2016: Cessna 177 (N30550), Kalispell, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain airstrip, resulting in an uncontrolled descent,…
- [NTSB CEN14LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA279), Jun 6, 2014: Cessna 177A (N30537), Sauk Centre, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN14FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA010), Oct 18, 2013: Cessna 177 (N30495), Clayton, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR10LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA412), Aug 19, 2010: Cessna 177A (N30559), Manson, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB SEA06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA131), Jun 28, 2006: Cessna 177A (N30328), Olympia, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC05FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA140), Sep 3, 2005: Cessna 177A (N30491), S. Hackensack, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB ATL05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA115), Jun 27, 2005: Cessna 177A (N70847), Rome, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delay in the use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor / induction ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA136), Feb 16, 2004: Cessna 177A (N30599), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway.
- [NTSB FTW03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA110), Mar 12, 2003: Cessna 177A (N30461), England, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB LAX99LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA314), Sep 20, 1999: Cessna 177A (N39AE), Big Bear City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, which resulted from the mechanic's failure to fully inspect and verify the serviceability of the fuel system before returning the aircraft to…
- [NTSB SEA98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA049), Mar 23, 1998: Cessna 177A (N177MT), Laurel, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent rate on final, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA021), Nov 3, 1996: Cessna 177A (N30614), Kirksville, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: an improper maintenance overhaul by company maintenance personnel which led to a bearing failure. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA101), May 27, 1996: Cessna 177 (N177JM), Corvallis, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to properly judge the distance and altitude to the runway just before touching down, and his premature flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the presence of…
- [NTSB IAD96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA043), Feb 17, 1996: Cessna 177A (N30422), Sidney, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor relating to the accident was: rough terrain in…
- [NTSB SEA94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA006), Oct 4, 1993: Cessna 177A (N30365), La Sal, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH (10,000 FOOT) DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE FENCE.
- [NTSB NYC93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA156), Aug 15, 1993: Cessna 177A (N30393), Lawrence, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY BOX COVER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
- [NTSB LAX91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA027), Nov 11, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30438), Dana Point, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.
- [NTSB CHI90LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA258), Sep 9, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30414), Perry, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.
- [NTSB MIA90FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA177), Aug 29, 1990: Cessna 177-A (N30306), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
- [NTSB FTW90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA082), Mar 11, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30327), Leesville, LA, destroyed. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ROUGH TREE COVERED TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED AND THE BRIGHT NIGHT CONDITIONS.
- [NTSB ATL90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA068), Mar 3, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30367), Canon, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND SOFT TERRAIN.
- [NTSB CHI90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA001), Oct 1, 1989: Cessna 177 (N102AT), Manistique, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: A DELAYED BY THE PILOT IN GOING AROUND AND HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED BEFORE FULLY RETRACTING THE FLAPS, WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO MUSH. THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S…
- [NTSB ATL89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA015), Oct 18, 1988: Cessna 177A (N30470), La Follette, TN, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB ATL88LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA234), Aug 22, 1988: Cessna 177A (N30335), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO88DIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88DIG01), Oct 10, 1987: Cessna 177A (N30590), Stevensville, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO87LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA042), Jun 25, 1987: Cessna 177A (N30454), Oakland, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA193), Jul 3, 1986: Cessna 177A (N30365), Huntsville, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA046), Jan 7, 1986: Cessna 177A (N30535), Sidney, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA83LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA051), Feb 3, 1983: Cessna 177A (N30356), Oregon City, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL82DA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA247), Aug 27, 1982: Cessna 177 (N30445), Greensboro, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA009), Nov 25, 1981: Cessna 177A (N30288), Ellinwood, KS, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB CHI82FEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEC01), Oct 5, 1981: Cessna 177A (N30624), Gibralter, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FLA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLA03), Mar 14, 1981: Cessna 177A (N30415), St Simons, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD37), Feb 13, 1980: Cessna 177 (N102AT), Orlando, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEI38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEI38), Aug 7, 1979: Cessna 177 (N30409), Sandusky, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCD30), Jul 8, 1979: Cessna 177A (N30444), Cedar Falls, IA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCJ07), Jan 1, 1979: Cessna 177A (N30288), Holland, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKT65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKT65), Jul 30, 1978: Cessna 177 (N30425), West Palm Bch, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA065), Jun 21, 1978: Cessna 177A (N30475), Newfane, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI78FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM06), Dec 16, 1977: Cessna 177 (N30275), Birch Run, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD45), Sep 7, 1977: Cessna 177 (N30407), Rock Rapids, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FTM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTM30), May 24, 1976: Cessna 177 (N30367), Ogden, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUM12), Nov 11, 1975: Cessna 177 (N30547), San Diego, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG08), Aug 11, 1975: Cessna 177 (N177JM), Quincy, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76DCG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCG14), Aug 9, 1975: Cessna 177A (N30347), Cassville, MO, substantial damage

All 83: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177a/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (89, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250220003559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250220003559A), Feb 20, 2025: Cessna 177A (N30413), Farlinville, KS, Substantial damage. On 2/20/2025 at approximately 12:09 pm a 1968 Cessna 177A experienced a loss of power and made an emergency landing into a pond, 5 miles north of pleasanton…
- [Accident 20240802012109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240802012109A), Aug 2, 2024: Cessna 177A (N30433), Palmyra, WI, Substantial damage. On August 2, 2024, at 1418 CST a Cessna 177A, following an attempted landing on grass runway #27 Palmyra Municipal Airport (88C), WI, touched down mid-field…
- [Incident 20230718010299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230718010299I), Jul 18, 2023: Cessna 177A (N30293), Tarboro, NC, Minor damage. Pilot stated, he and the passenger departed from Ohio county (kjqd), Kentucky airport. They flew to martinsville, VA (kmtv), where he refueled the aircraft to…
- [Incident 20230703007449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703007449I), Jul 3, 2023: Cessna 177A (N30433), Ephraim, WI, Minor damage. On 7/3/2023 the incident aircraft made a hard landing at Ephraim airport, WI (3D2), bounced, veered to the left and impacted taxiway lights resulting in damage…
- [Incident 20210828015299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210828015299I), Aug 28, 2021: Cessna 177A (N30615), Columbus, MS, No damage. On landing rollout at Columbus Golden Triangle Airport, N30615 veered off the left side of runway 18 and crossed the grass onto taxiay alpha southbound. The…
- [Incident 20210729012109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210729012109I), Jul 29, 2021: Cessna 177A (N30304), Palo Alto, CA, Minor damage. In a statement from the pilot: About 1220HRS on thurs., July 29, I received kpao ground okay to Taxi N30304 to rwy. 31 via quebec (terminal side) and hold…
- [Accident 20200712009179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200712009179A), Jul 12, 2020: Cessna 177A (N30309), Falmouth, KY, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he departed elizabethtown airport (kekk) heading to clermont county airport (I69) in a friends Cessna 177 cardinal. At approximately 45…
- [Accident 20170526004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170526004579A), May 26, 2017: Cessna 177A (N30462), Plainwell, MI, Substantial damage. Witness statement " cardinal was circling east of the Plainwell airport approximate altitude 700 AGL . Cardinal was next observed on short final to runway 27…
- [Accident 20160731008659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160731008659A), Jul 31, 2016: Cessna 177A (N30550), Kalispell, MT, Substantial damage. On July 31, 2016, at 0645 MDT, a Cessna 177, N30550, registered to potato in the front LLC, flipped over after an aborted takeoff at Schafer Meadows airstrip…
- [Incident 20160716011099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160716011099I), Jul 16, 2016: Cessna 177A (N177KR), Bolivar, TN, Minor damage. While performing cross-country solo flight from fye to M08, student pilot landed aircraft and came to complete stop on the runway at M08. Began to take back…
- [Accident 20140606008259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140606008259A), Jun 6, 2014: Cessna 177A (N30537), Sauk Centre, MN, Substantial damage. While attempting to land on runway 32 at Sauk Centre, MN airport (D39) aircraft bounced twice. Pilot decided to initiate a go around after second bounce. On…
- [Accident 20131018019439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131018019439A), Oct 18, 2013: Cessna 177A (N30495), Clayton, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 18, 2013, approximately 0030, a Cessna 177A, N30495, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain west of Clayton, Oklahoma. A post…
- [Incident 20120117002349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120117002349I), Jan 17, 2012: Cessna 177A (N2983X), Berryton, KS, Minor damage. At approximately one hour into a routine pipeline patrol flight, while flying at low altitude, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure. The engine began…
- [Accident 20100818041509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100818041509A), Aug 18, 2010: Cessna 177A (N30559), Manson, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed cle elum, WA, bound for chelan airport. Aircraft ran out of fuel and landed in a dry field about 9.25 miles ese of the airport near Manson,…
- [Accident 20060628011869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060628011869A), Jun 28, 2006: Cessna 177A (N30328), Olympia, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 28, 2006 the pilot [privacy data omitted] attempted to land N30328, a Cessna 177, at Olympia Airport. The pilot [privacy data omitted] failed to…
- [Accident 20050902024129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050902024129A), Sep 2, 2005: Cessna 177A (N30491), Teterboro, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On September 2, 2005, the pilot [privacy data omitted] departed block island at approximately 2000 local time on a flight back to essex county airport…
- [Accident 20050627013049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050627013049A), Jun 27, 2005: Cessna 177A (N70847), Rome, GA, Destroyed. (-23) The flight departed klaf at 1735 on an IFR flight plan to krmg. Atlanta center last communication at 2115 stating the loss of power. The aircraft made an…
- [Incident 20041226034719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041226034719I), Dec 26, 2004: Cessna 177A (N30487), Manitowish Wtrs, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On approach into the Manitowish waters, (D25), airport, aircraft engine sputtered and lost power. Pilot attempted restart procedures with no success.…
- [Accident 20040214021799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040214021799A), Feb 14, 2004: Cessna 177A (N30599), Honolulu, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) Accident occurred during a night landing following an ILS approach in VMC. By the pilot's statement a significant gust caused the aircraft to assume a…
- [Incident 20030819024059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030819024059I), Aug 19, 2003: Cessna 177A (N70847), Morristown, TN, Minor damage. (-23) On the second leg of a solo cross-country flight, the student pilot had almost reached takeoff speed when the nose gear tire failed. When the pilot…
- [Incident 20030601032839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030601032839I), Jun 1, 2003: Cessna 177A (N30302), Burlington, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On June 01 2003 a CE-177 N30302, operated by richard j spletzer, impacted a swale while taxiing, at Burlington airport Burlington WI. The pilot stated,…
- [Accident 20030312004729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030312004729A), Mar 12, 2003: Cessna 177A (N30461), England, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he was lost and ran out of fuel.
- [Incident 20020324005689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324005689I), Mar 24, 2002: Cessna 177 (N30409), College Park, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Landing at cgs-realized he was long & fast but due to current temporary flight restriction, thought it maybe better not to perform go around, result…
- [Incident 20000211002249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000211002249I), Feb 11, 2000: Cessna 177A (N30399), Shreveport, LA. (-23) Aircraft was at 2500 ft 20 NM south of shv when engine ran rough. Pilot ascended to 5000 ft 5 NM south of shv engine failed. Pilot made a safe landing at…
- [Accident 19990920042639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990920042639A), Sep 20, 1999: Cessna 177A (N39AE), Big Bear, CA, Substantial damage. (.4)The aircraft was parked outside on the ramp for several months, with the fuel drains removed and the tanks drained. An A&P mechanic replaced the fuel drain…
- [Accident 19980323004049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980323004049A), Mar 23, 1998: Cessna 177A (N177MT), Laurel, MT, Substantial damage. Bounced landing. Began go around to slow. Lost control. Indicates a wing stalled on premature lift off. (.4)the pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings in a…
- [Incident 19980319008689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980319008689I), Mar 19, 1998: Cessna 177A (N30477), Columbia City, IN, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot aborted takeoff on water logged grass strip, running off end of strip. Damage was minor to one propeller blade, [privacy data omitted] pilot…
- [Incident 19961103034699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961103034699I), Nov 3, 1996: Cessna 177A (N30614), Kirksville, MO, Substantial damage. Narrative: aircraft departed Kirksville regional airport. At 2500' pilot reported loud clicking noise, oil on windshield, smoke in cockpit, strong vibration…
- [Accident 19960526019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960526019969A), May 26, 1996: Cessna 177A (N177JM), Corvallis, OR, Substantial damage. Failed to timely flare for landing bounced. Came down hard on nose. Collapsed nose gear. Blamed blinded by sun.
- [Accident 19960216001999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960216001999A), Feb 16, 1996: Cessna 177A (N30422), Sidney, OH, Substantial damage. Lost power en route. Separated left main landing gear in rough field. Had sat idle prior 5 months. Fuel contaminated (-23) the pilot states he was…
- [Accident 19950826025929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950826025929A), Aug 26, 1995: Cessna 177A (N30422), Sidney, OH, Substantial damage. Taxiing to runway, left wing hit a parked tractor.
- [Incident 19940212002039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940212002039I), Feb 12, 1994: Cessna 177A (N30450), Jonesboro, AR, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft experienced total fuel exhaustion while flying in IMC. Aircraft made emergency descent through clouds and landed on a road. Aircraft…
- [Accident 19931004037549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004037549A), Oct 4, 1993: Cessna 177A (N30365), La Sal, UT, Substantial damage. Tried depart short dirt strip. Lifted several times and settled. Hit fence off end runway. High density altitude.
- [Accident 19930815029539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930815029539A), Aug 15, 1993: Cessna 177A (N30393), Lawrence, MA, Substantial damage. Smoke in cockpit. Lost elevator control. Returned. Unable to flare. Elevator cables burned through. By loose battery
- [Accident 19901111049669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901111049669A), Nov 11, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30438), Santa Ana, CA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel en route. Wing struck a palm tree trying to land on a road.
- [Accident 19900909038549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900909038549A), Sep 9, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30414), Perry, MI, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel en route. Crash landed in a cornfield.
- [Accident 19900829037139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900829037139A), Aug 29, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30306), Gainesville, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Ran out of fuel en route. Crash landed in trees. Aware of low fuel had diverted course to nearest airport.
- [Accident 19900311003729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900311003729A), Mar 11, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30327), Leesville, LA, Destroyed. Engine quit after descent approaching destination. Crash landed in trees. Carburetor icing conditions existed.
- [Accident 19900303003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303003079A), Mar 3, 1990: Cessna 177A (N30367), Canon, GA, Substantial damage. Descended without using carb heat,engine failed on adding power to make runway. Flared high,impacted in soft field.
- [Accident 19891001042359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891001042359A), Oct 1, 1989: Cessna 177A (N102AT), Manistique, MI, Destroyed. Landed long, began go around then dumped flaps. Aircraft settled and struck wires off end of runway.
- [Incident 19890919035649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890919035649I), Sep 19, 1989: Cessna 177A (N30384), Ironwood, MI, Minor damage. Hard landing. Aircraft bounced and broke off nose gear. Minor damage and no injury.
- [Accident 19881018046959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881018046959A), Oct 18, 1988: Cessna 177A (N30470), La Follette, TN, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Flew into side of a cloud obscured mountain. Appears pilot was trying to fly VFR in near zero IMC existing in area.
- [Accident 19880822035029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880822035029A), Aug 22, 1988: Cessna 177A (N30335), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel en route. Stalled on forced landing in open field. Fuselage and engine bent upwards by impact.
- [Incident 19880820056769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880820056769I), Aug 20, 1988: Cessna 177A (N30367), Knoxville, TN. Lost with no electric. Found tys and landed on 05L as delta took off on 23R. Did not have working alternator.
- [Incident 19871212075649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871212075649I), Dec 12, 1987: Cessna 177A (N30496), Beaumont, KS, Minor damage. Improperly performed landing round out. Made a dropped-in hard landing.
- [Accident 19871010059299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871010059299A), Oct 10, 1987: Cessna 177A (N30590), Bay Bridge, MD, Substantial damage. The aircraft dragged a wing during go around. The student had bounced the aircraft and veered off centerline.
- [Incident 19870724066699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870724066699I), Jul 24, 1987: Cessna 177A (N177JM), Panaca, NV. Aircraft was given a flight assist and vectored to an airport. Unable to identify pilot.
- [Accident 19870625027029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870625027029A), Jun 25, 1987: Cessna 177A (N30454), Oakland, MD, Substantial damage. The aircraft descended into trees during an attempted go around. The pilot retracted the flaps too early.
- [Accident 19860703032259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860703032259A), Jul 3, 1986: Cessna 177A (N30365), Huntsville, AL, Substantial damage. The engine lost power shortly after takeoff. Water was found in the carburetor. Tanks were not drained after topoff.
- [Incident 19860612038479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860612038479I), Jun 12, 1986: Cessna 177A (N30384), Rice Lake, WI, Minor damage. Aircraft bounced and veered on touchdown. Departed runway side and struck a light.

All 89: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177a/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2005FA0000896](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000896), May 12, 2005: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSP, RT WING IB L/E SKIN WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH BENEATH STRINGER. A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY BE WATER SEEPING THROUG
- [SDR 20010301CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010301CW001), Jan 26, 2001: SHAFT. DAMAGED. ROUGH GRIND FINISH CAUSED ALMOST ALL 8 ROCKER ARM BUSHINGS TO WEAR AND CONTAMINATE OIL WITH BRASS, METAL PARTICLES. BUSHINGS AND ROCKER SHAFTS WERE DEFECTIVE FR
- [SDR CA971223009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971223009), Dec 19, 1997: STIFFENER. CRACKED. (CAN) LT AND RT LANDING GEAR UPPER ATTACHMENT CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT HOLES. HOLE EDGE DISTANCE VERY CLOSE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2798](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2798), May 30, 1997: BUSHING. WRONG PART. ROUGH ENGINE, LEFT MAG DEAD ON RUN-UP. REMOVED LEFT MAG AND FOUND SHOULDERED MAGNETO DRIVESHAFT BUSHING WITH SHOULDER MISSING. UPON EXAMINATION OF BUSHING, DETE
- [SDR 97ZZZX173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX173), Oct 1, 1996: BOLT. FELL OUT. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AN 4-10A BOLT CONNECTING THE PUSH/PULL ROD TO THE LEFT AILERON HORN HAD BACKED OUT TO THE POINT THAT BY MOVING

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (243, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA02069AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02069AK): Fabrication and installation of the Airglas, Inc., Landes PA32-206LA Nose Fork equipped with up to a 8.50 x 6 tire. Airglas Inc
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04075CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04075CH): Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000. Dynon Avionics Inc
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02115AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02115AT): Modification of engine exhaust system for improved engine performance by installation of a Laminar Flow System extractor exhaust system. Power Flow Systems Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01330LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01330LA): Installation of alternate avionics support assembly. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02575AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02575AK): Installation of the nose tire scraper P/N TSL-100. Aero Twin Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00014WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00014WI): Installation of stabilator tips. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA2851CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2851CE): Installation of wheel fairings. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA956CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA956CE): Installation of STOL kit (wing leading edge cuffs, drooped tips and vortex generators). Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04231CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04231CH): Installation and activation of a TruTrak Vizion autopilot system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC ST02307CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02307CH): Installation of Rudder Pedal Extensions. Flight Boss Ltd
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems

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