Cessna 177RG

NTSB investigations · 369

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NTSB ERA26FA241Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 177RG · Morrison, TNOn June 17, 2026, about 1215 central daylight time, a Cessna 177RG, N7637V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morrison, Tennessee. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…Jun 17, 2026 · N7637V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.May 18, 2026 · N177BT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.May 28, 2025 · N2155Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Wahoo, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.May 16, 2025 · N2614V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25FA146Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Grass Valley, CAAn improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy.May 1, 2025 · N52156 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA001Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lake Placid, NYA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Oct 1, 2023 · N545PZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA197Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Crestview, FLThe total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal engine damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine…Apr 14, 2023 · N7542V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Spanish Fork, UTThe retraction of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.Mar 15, 2023 · N2572V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mesa, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.Oct 18, 2022 · N747ML · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Dacula, GAAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.Oct 8, 2022 · N2047Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Avalon, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, resulting in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s belly.Aug 18, 2022 · N52946 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Livermore, CAThe total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.Jul 30, 2022 · N2591V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA176Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.Apr 2, 2022 · N123LS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lake Havasu City, AZA partial loss of engine power during the airplane's initial climb due to wear of internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power and resulted in a loss of altitude.Sep 12, 2021 · N2085Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NMThe 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.Aug 15, 2021 · N8029G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA125Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Galt, MOThe pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain.Feb 8, 2021 · N8080G · DestroyedNTSB ERA21LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Richmond Hill, GAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jan 17, 2021 · N919DC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Palatine, ILThe loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole.Sep 17, 2020 · N2699V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted engine start.Jul 26, 2020 · N2629V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Salinas, PRContamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power.Jul 24, 2020 · N1813Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA188Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lynden, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.Jun 14, 2020 · N1958Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Santa Paula, CAThe 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.Apr 5, 2020 · N98SW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA124Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sterling, MAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.Mar 11, 2020 · N1572H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Chesterfield, MOThe flight instructor’s and student pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.Feb 19, 2020 · N2763V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA226Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fall City, WAThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain.Jul 27, 2019 · N1828Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Land O' Lakes, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Mar 9, 2019 · N52047 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Albermarle, NCThe 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.Oct 4, 2018 · N52881 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA279Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · La Verne, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine…Sep 30, 2018 · N46321 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Byron, CAThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 22, 2017 · N8053G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Vacaville, CAThe total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 7, 2017 · N7532V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cloquet, MNA 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.Sep 30, 2016 · N1528H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Palm Springs, CAThe failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing.Nov 14, 2015 · N2112Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Red Oak, IAThe 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.Oct 8, 2015 · N1542H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Manistee, MIThe pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a…Aug 5, 2014 · N468LE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Richland, WAThe 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.Dec 1, 2013 · N7592V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Herington, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Feb 8, 2013 · N88NG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lansing, MIA loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve.Nov 28, 2012 · N1912Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Olympia, WAA 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 31, 2012 · N300ZX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA541Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Litchfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing.Aug 11, 2012 · N1564H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tallapoosa, GAThe failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Nov 26, 2011 · N5AW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Westerly, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.Oct 6, 2011 · N177MW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA287Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · St Johns, AZThe pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 26, 2011 · N2725V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA186Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gila Bend, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam followers.Apr 5, 2011 · N2637V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bedford, KYThe mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.Oct 28, 2010 · N33224 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Marietta, OHThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices.Jun 7, 2010 · N2016Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument conditions.Jan 17, 2010 · N53120 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WIThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.Jul 31, 2009 · N2108Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA372Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 22, 2009 · N1876Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Gilford, NHA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Ocean Isle Beach, NCThe pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the…Apr 4, 2009 · N1838Q · Substantial damage
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