# NTSB investigations: Cessna 177RG

A list on [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 8 · 369 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA241.md): Cessna 177RG · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 17, 2026 · N7637V · Substantial damage
  > On 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…
- [NTSB ERA26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA213.md): Cessna 177RG · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N177BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA043.md): Cessna 177RG · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2025 · N2155Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN25LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2025 · N2614V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.
- [NTSB WPR25FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA146.md): Cessna 177RG · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2025 · N52156 · Substantial damage
  > An 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.
- [NTSB ERA24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA001.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N545PZ · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB ERA23LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA197.md): Cessna 177RG · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7542V · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB WPR23LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA136.md): Cessna 177RG · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2023 · N2572V · Substantial damage
  > The retraction of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA017.md): Cessna 177RG · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2022 · N747ML · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA23LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA014.md): Cessna 177RG · Dacula, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2022 · N2047Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB WPR22LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA373.md): Cessna 177RG · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N52946 · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB WPR22LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N2591V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.
- [NTSB ERA22LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA176.md): Cessna 177RG · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2022 · N123LS · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR21FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA340.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N2085Q · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB WPR21LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA323.md): Cessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2021 · N8029G · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB CEN21FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA125.md): Cessna 177RG · Galt, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 8, 2021 · N8080G · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA105.md): Cessna 177RG · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2021 · N919DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA403.md): Cessna 177RG · Palatine, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2020 · N2699V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole.
- [NTSB ERA20CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2020 · N2629V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted engine start.
- [NTSB ERA20LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA261.md): Cessna 177RG · Salinas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N1813Q · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB WPR20CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA188.md): Cessna 177RG · Lynden, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2020 · N1958Q · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR20LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA117.md): Cessna 177RG · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2020 · N98SW · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ERA20FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA124.md): Cessna 177RG · Sterling, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N1572H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN20LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA095.md): Cessna 177RG · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2020 · N2763V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and student pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA226.md): Cessna 177RG · Fall City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N1828Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA166.md): Cessna 177RG · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N52047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA017.md): Cessna 177RG · Albermarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N52881 · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB WPR18FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA279.md): Cessna 177RG · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N46321 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB GAA17CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA505.md): Cessna 177RG · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2017 · N8053G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR17LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA142.md): Cessna 177RG · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N7532V · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN16LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA391.md): Cessna 177RG · Cloquet, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N1528H · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB GAA16CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA074.md): Cessna 177 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N2112Q · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA032.md): Cessna 177RG · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N1542H · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB CEN14LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA406.md): Cessna 177RG · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N468LE · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB WPR14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA092.md): Cessna 177RG · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N7592V · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB CEN13CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA153.md): Cessna 177RG · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2013 · N88NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N1912Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve.
- [NTSB WPR12LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA383.md): Cessna 177RG · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N300ZX · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB CEN12LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA541.md): Cessna 177RG · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N1564H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA084.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallapoosa, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2011 · N5AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA025.md): Cessna 177RG · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N177MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · St Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N2725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA186.md): Cessna 177RG · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2011 · N2637V · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB ERA11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA047.md): Cessna 177RG · Bedford, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2010 · N33224 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA306.md): Cessna 177RG · Marietta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N2016Q · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN10LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N53120 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN09LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA487.md): Cessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N2108Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA372.md): Cessna 177 RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N1876Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage
  > A 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…
- [NTSB ERA09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA232.md): Cessna 177RG · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N1838Q · Substantial damage
  > The 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…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('2073709', '2073710')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg/ntsb

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