# NTSB investigations: Cessna 177: Loss of engine power NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA249.md): Cessna C-177 · Webster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2292Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA226.md): Cessna 177 · Murdock, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N2336Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA054.md): Cessna 177 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N2890X · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to adequately preflight plan fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA024.md): Cessna 177 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N29362 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons - [NTSB MIA99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA271.md): Cessna 177 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N3342T · Substantial damage > A loose throttle control cable clamp which resulted in a lose of power. - [NTSB FTW99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA141.md): Cessna 177 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1999 · N2343Y · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA131.md): Cessna 177 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N3270T · Substantial damage > the pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions. - [NTSB MIA99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA060.md): Cessna 177 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N3293T · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and his inadequate management of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA256.md): Cessna 177 · Cassville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1998 · N3461T · Destroyed > an undetermined event which resulted in engine failure on landing roll out during attempted restart fuel ignited and an undetermined event in the airplane's fuel system which resulted in a fire. - [NTSB ATL98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA041.md): Cessna 177 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N30192 · Substantial damage > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which led to a forced landing and collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA104.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N3322T · Destroyed > the loss of engine power followed by an engine fire for reason or reasons undetermined. - [NTSB NYC96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA038.md): Cessna 177 · South Brunswick, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1995 · N29676 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB SEA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA041.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N29598 · Substantial damage > Carburetor obstruction due to ingestion of part of the induction air ducting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA229.md): Cessna 177 · Greenwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N30108 · Substantial damage > The private pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making. - [NTSB MIA90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA169.md): Cessna 177 · Greenville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N29471 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. - [NTSB NYC90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA077.md): Cessna 177 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N29578 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB MKC88LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA073.md): Cessna 177 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N29325 · Substantial damage > During a night cross country trip, PIC experienced a total power loss. An emergency ldg was attempted and the accident aircraft collided with the terrain. Post accident inspection revealed no mechanical or fuel starvation problems. The pilot reported that the… - [NTSB ATL88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA071.md): Cessna 177 · Springfield, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1988 · N2906X · Substantial damage > One witness stated that the eng misfired during the takeoff roll, others stated that the acft was about 75 ft high when it lost power. There were several interruptions of power before it quit totally. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airfield.… - [NTSB MIA87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA143.md): Cessna 177 · Pickens, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N29652 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during cruise flt the eng RPM began to drop. He then applied carb heat, however, the eng then quit. A forced landing was made in a pasture. During the landing roll, the acft collided with barbed wire and a fence post. Post crash… - [NTSB ATL86LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA252.md): Cessna 177 · Harrodsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N3150T · Substantial damage > The plt reported experiencing a loss of power at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL shortly after takeoff. A forced landing was made into a small field during which the nose gear collapsed. Cause of the power loss was not determined. - [NTSB CHI86FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEV01.md): Cessna 177 · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1986 · N2285Y · Substantial damage > The acft sheared the nose gear in a forced landing off arpt in a partially cultivated field. The acft had lost power at about 100 ft AGL during takeoff. The plt said that he checked the mixture, throttle, fuel selector and turned on the electric fuel pump.… - [NTSB MIA85LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA230.md): Cessna 177 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N30232 · Substantial damage > The CFI and student plt utilized a homemade dipstick to check the fuel tanks & determined they had about 8 gals of fuel in the tanks. About 30 minutes after takeoff the eng failed and all restart attempts were negative. The acft was ditchedin about 25 ft of… - [NTSB NYC85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA079.md): Cessna 177 · Wheatfield, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N30155 · Destroyed > The plt reported that during arrival, he made a complete landing check & applied carb heat before reducing power. He stated that when the power was reduced to 1900 to 2000 RPM, the eng suddenly stopped running. He attempted to restart the eng, but was unable.… - [NTSB CHI84LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA147.md): Cessna 177 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1984 · N30204 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, rotation occurred about 3/5 of the way down the gravel strip and the acft climbed to 20-30 ft when the power loss occurred. In an effort to maintain alt the nose attitude was increased and the tail of the acft struck the trees and then… - [NTSB DEN83FTA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTA02.md): Cessna 177 · Hardin, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N2824X · Destroyed > The aircraft had been fully serviced with fuel (48 gal usable supply) and had been flown 1.8 hrs prior to this flight. Reportedly, the pilot had relied on his fuel log and fuel gauges, and did not visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight. While… - [NTSB LAX83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA023.md): Cessna 177 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1982 · N2947X · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to perform a biennial flight review. During the preflight, about 1 pint of fuel was drained from the wings/sumps and about 1/2 teaspoon of water was found. After taking off, the power was reduced to about 2500 RPM and 25 inches… - [NTSB LAX82FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA130.md): Cessna 177 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1982 · N30162 · Destroyed > Before departing on the initial flight from los angeles, CA, the pilot drained a large amount of water from the fuel tanks. After making a battery start, the pilot and two passengers departed on a flight to the santa catalina airport where they had lunch.… ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073704') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073704&occurrence=350 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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