# NTSB investigations: Cessna 177 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. Page 5 of 16 · 800 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW87LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA006.md): Cessna 177 · Jacksboro, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1986 · N29589 · Substantial damage > The pilot reports that after a hard landing, the aircraft ballooned, bounced hard and veered off the runway due to gusty crosswinds. The winds for the area were reported to be from 140 degrees at 11 knots with no gusts. - [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 FTW86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA068.md): Cessna 177 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N29612 · Substantial damage > During an attempted go-around, after touching down past the runway mid-point, the pilot stated he was unable to obtain sufficient power during the go-around. The aircraft crashed 200 feet off the end of the runway. FAA inspectors on the scene stated that they… - [NTSB CHI86LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA112.md): Cessna 177 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1986 · N3187T · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was maintaining a steep approach angle to clear trees at the approach end of the 2200 ft. runway. He flared late, landing hard and damaging the firewall. - [NTSB DEN86FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA092.md): Cessna 177 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1986 · N3476T · Destroyed > The sole surviving pax said the eng lost power during cruise flight over mountainous terrain. The plt attempted a forced landing but hit a tree and the acft crashed. Aprx 5 gals of automotive fuel were drained from wing tank. Fuel sample taken from plt's… - [NTSB CHI86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA076.md): Cessna 177 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1986 · N3244T · Substantial damage > The student pilot flared too high, damaging the aircraft upon touchdown. - [NTSB CHI86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA040.md): Cessna 177 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N3386T · Substantial damage > While doing a 270 degree turn on base leg for runway realignment the pilot permitted the acft to fly into the ground. - [NTSB LAX86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA044.md): Cessna 177 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N3459T · Substantial damage > After performing a preflight inspection of his acft, the PIC along with a CFI who was acting as his safety plt, and another passenger departed. The CFI reportedly had logged over 19,000 hours & possessed an ATP certificate. The PIC did not report having any… - [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 ATL85LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA218.md): Cessna 177 · Stanton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N3150T · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, he believed that the flight controls were not responding to control inputs. Moments after lift-off, he aborted the takeoff. The airplane continued off the departure end of the runway, where the nose gear and engine… - [NTSB NYC85FFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FFA02.md): Cessna 177 · Claryville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1985 · N3401T · Substantial damage > The acft impacted trees during a precautionary lndg due to the plts EST of a low fuel state. The flt had proceeded r enroute to an intended dest of oxford me from frederick MD without filling a flt plan. After aprx 3 hrs of flying on a 60 degree mag hdg the… - [NTSB MIA85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA174.md): Cessna 177 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N2370Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the landing flare, he stalled the acft & landed hard. - [NTSB LAX85FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA197.md): Cessna 177 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N2907X · Destroyed > Although aware of existing IMC conditions and reduced lighting with the setting of the sun, the plt attempted a visual apch to his home arpt which did not have an approved apch. His remarks to mcclellen-palomar twr, regarding the use of the on-board loran… - [NTSB FTW85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA155.md): Cessna 177 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N2207Y · Substantial damage > Aprx 15 mins after departure, on final apch to Monroe regional arpt the eng lost pwr due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft struck cable tv lines and trees causing a right yaw and uncontrolled descent to the ground. The student plt stated… - [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 LAX85LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA109.md): Cessna 177 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1985 · N3279T · Substantial damage > On landing, the acft porpoised after it touched down long & fast. A go-around was attempted, but too late, & the acft struck a fence at the end of the rwy. The owner of the acft a pre-solo student pilot, was a passenger. The 'pilot' left the scene & could not… - [NTSB CHI85LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA066.md): Cessna 177 · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N2835X · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing after the eng failed inflight. The plt stated that about 10 miles west of harrison airport the eng began sputtering & running rough. When unable to regain full power the plt attempted to glide to tapan airpark, a… - [NTSB CHI84LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA321.md): Cessna 177 · Hobart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1984 · N2959X · Substantial damage > The plt figured he was high and hot during landing so he said he just pushed the nose over and forced the acft onto the rwy. The acft hit hard on the nose gear and bounced. After recovery the plt found the nose gear tire flat and taxiied off the rwy into the… - [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 NYC84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA044.md): Cessna 177 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N692MA · Substantial damage > The acft dragged a wing tip after encountered a gusty crosswind and aborted his takeoff. According to the plt, as the acft became airborne it seemed to be pushed down and he initiated a landing. The takeoff was aborted by reducing power and the acft touched… - [NTSB CHI83LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA390.md): Cessna 177 · Cadiz, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N2835X · Destroyed > The plt elected to takeoff on an upsloping rwy since the wind was favorable for its direction. However, the temp was 84 degs, the elevation was 1174 ft & there was a hill beyond the end of the rwy. Additionally, the acft was loaded to near its maximum gross… - [NTSB ATL83FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG10.md): Cessna 177 · Greensboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N3493T · Destroyed > The plt-in-command reported that the acft was very low on fuel & he had 10 gallons added to each wing tank before departing madison, GA. From madison, he flew to Greensboro, GA for sales demonstrtion flts. During the 1st demonstration flt, the acft performed… - [NTSB SEA83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA123.md): Cessna 177 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N2899X · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a hard landing during unfavorable wind conditons. The pilot had just come cross country where he encountered turbulence. When he called UNICOM to land they gave him winds of 15-25 KTS velocity from the west and turbulence on the final… - [NTSB FTW83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA133.md): Cessna 177 · Borger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1983 · N29302 · Destroyed > According to 2 plt witnesses, the acft stalled during takeoff after it had climbed to aprx 75 to 100 ft AGL. They reported that at that time, it did a wing-over, entered a dive & crashed. Reportedly, the acft was loaded to near its max gross wt limit. The… - [NTSB NYC83LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA068.md): Cessna 177 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1983 · N2227Y · Substantial damage > The flt departed belfast at 1100. After passing Reading the plt noticed the right tank gauge rise from 1/2 to full. Approximately 3 mi from Reading a 180 deg turn was made to return to Reading. About 1 mi from the arpt the eng surged. A call was made to the… - [NTSB CHI83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA065.md): Cessna 177 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N3136T · Substantial damage > The pilot took off with an estimate 4 hrs of fuel on board. While en route, he encountered headwinds that were stronger than expected. After about 3 hrs and 48 min of flight, he was still about 27 to 28 mi from his destination and diverted to the Dayton… - [NTSB CHI83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA050.md): Cessna 177 · Medina, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N29528 · Destroyed > At about 1430 EST, the pilot took off from freedom field, Medina, OH in VFR conditions. When he returned about 3 hrs later at dusk, the weather was estimated to be: 400 ft overcast, 3/4 mi visibility with fog. A flight instructor heard the plane fly over the… - [NTSB FTW83FPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPG01.md): Cessna 177 · North Little Ro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N29457 · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power. One witness stated that the engine did not completely quit. Another witness reported that it quit, but restarted and then operated with partial power. Reportedly, the aircraft remained in a nose high attitude,… - [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 FTW82DA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA312.md): Cessna 177 · Springer, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N30157 · Substantial damage > While en route on a flight from gallup, NM to dalhart, TX, the left fuel tank would not feed. The pilot made a precautionary landing on rough, grassy terrain with no damage. An examination revealed that the tab for the left filler cap was broken and the cap… - [NTSB NYC82FHJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHJ06.md): Cessna 177 · Larchmont, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N3365T · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a flight to take pictures of a home that was recently constructed on the shore of long island sound. While in flight, pictures were also taken of boats. A witness on a boat stated taht after the pilot made several passes over boats, the… - [NTSB MKC82FCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ03.md): Cessna 177 · Near Qgallala, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N29397 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during the preflight, there was about 4 inches of fuel in one tank and about 3 inches in the other tank. However, he did not remember the accident or what happended for about a week thereafter. Witnesses reported that the engine quit… - [NTSB SEA82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA079.md): Cessna 177 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6777T · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to make a normal takeoff from a field of tall, wet grass. Acceleration was noted to be less than desired and the takeoff was aborted. The aircraft continued into a ditch in the overrun area. - [NTSB FTW82DA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA200.md): Cessna 177 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N29402 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft made initial contact in the sod area at the northwest end of runway 12. The 1982 Texas aeronautical commission airport directory diagram of the airport shows this area to be an overrun area. - [NTSB MKC82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA056.md): Cessna 177 · Wentzville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N2969X · Substantial damage > During a landing on a dual instructional flight, the aircraft bounced to a nose high attitude. The instructor initiated a recovery. However, he stated that he was too late to effect a normal recovery. During the recovery, the aircraft drifted off of the… - [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.… - [NTSB LAX82FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA113.md): Cessna 177 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N2952X · Destroyed > The pilot had received a two hour check-out in his recently purchased aircraft. He had about 6 to 7 hours of flying time in this aircraft. The accident occurred during his second solo flight after check-out. After arriving at the airport, the pilot made a… - [NTSB CHI82FEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE09.md): Cessna 177 · Paw Paw, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1981 · N3485T · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82DQG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQG09.md): Cessna 177 · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1981 · N3135T · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI82DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DEM03.md): Cessna 177 · Mattawan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1981 · N3194T · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW82FPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA01.md): Cessna 177 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1981 · N3215T · Minor damage - [NTSB LAX81DUK08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUK08.md): Cessna 177 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1981 · N3242T · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FHA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHA23.md): Cessna 177 · Stillwater, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N29363 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPA22.md): Cessna 177 · Sulphur Spgs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1981 · N30205 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA81FYP29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYP29.md): Cessna 177 · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1981 · N2213Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FKG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG31.md): Cessna 177 · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1981 · N3421T · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81DTK14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTK14.md): Cessna 177 · Viborg, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1981 · N3483T · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTM22.md): Cessna 177 · Cedar City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 4, 1981 · N2372Y · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2073704&page=6 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073704&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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