# NTSB investigations: Cessna 177, WA

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 WPR22LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA017.md): Cessna 177 · White Swan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2021 · N3388T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB SEA03CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA112.md): Cessna 177 · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N2279Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to maintain/obtain airspeed and directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA113.md): Cessna 177 · Mt. Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N29441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard. Factors included trees, and a portable restroom.
- [NTSB SEA00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA041.md): Cessna 177 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N3433T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, then attempt to stop on the wet grass. Factors include variable winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions, his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, wet grass along the side…
- [NTSB SEA99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA025.md): Cessna 177 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N2355Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. VFR flight into IMC conditions and cloudy weather conditions were factors.
- [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 SEA93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA079.md): Cessna 177 · Buena, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1993 · N2899X · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were crosswinds and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA91LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA249.md): Cessna 177 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N3314T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the mixture control cable (core) resulting from separation of the adel clamp assembly and improper adjustment by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA145.md): Cessna 177 · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N3448T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his landing flare and then did not properly recover from the resulting bounce.
- [NTSB SEA80FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA033.md): Cessna 177 · Mineral, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 11, 1980 · N2235Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80DYE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE26.md): Cessna 177 · Lester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1980 · N3283T · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76DYE54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE54.md): Cessna 177 · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1976 · N29426 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYC46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYC46.md): Cessna 177 · Battle Grnd, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1974 · N3405T · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71FWD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWD23.md): Cessna 177 · Eatonville, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1970 · N2382Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0056.md): Cessna 177 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 17, 1969 · N29649 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0069.md): Cessna 177 · Lester, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1968 · N2966X · Destroyed

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=WA

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