Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 177
97 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 177. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1968 | 8 |
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| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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'))
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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
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'))
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NTSB CEN23FA258Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the…NTSB WPR19FA262Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Price, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude.NTSB CEN12FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · North Vernon, INThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA10FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · ChristianstedThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure proper loading of the airplane.NTSB SEA08LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St. Johns, AZThe failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…NTSB SEA08FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Auburn, CAThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.NTSB ATL07FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's attempted takeoff over the allowable takeoff gross weight of the airplane and his failure to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff.NTSB ATL03FA061Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Old Fort, NCThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX02FA227Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hana, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW02FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.NTSB CHI01FA234Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Benton, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.NTSB LAX99FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Boulder City, NVThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and altitude margin while conducting low altitude maneuvers in an area of strong gusty winds and terrain-induced turbulence likely to contain wind…NTSB FTW99FA211Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Wagoner, OKThe pilot's inadvertent stall while performing an abrupt maneuver at low altitude.NTSB SEA98FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Red Lodge, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over, or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included night lighting conditions and mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI98LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ft. Leonardwood, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC96FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Youngstown, OHthe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to fly out of ground effect, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a…NTSB CHI92FA279Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Manlius, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, and his inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion and power loss.NTSB BFO92FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Lusby, MDA failure of the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB MIA92FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Green Cove Spgs, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB DEN91FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hygiene, COSuicide. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's other psychological condition.NTSB LAX90FA235Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot's inflight loss of control due to failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude, overweight airplane, and the pilot's alcohol level.NTSB ATL90FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Canton, GAThe intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot.NTSB NYC90FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Forty Fort, PALoss 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 BFO90FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mchenry, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.NTSB LAX90FA016Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · So Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB LAX89FA241Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hesperia, CAAn inflight collision with a power line while maneuvering at low altitude shortly after departure on a dark night over an area with few ground reference lights. The reasons for the aircraft's flight path and altitude profile are undetermined. A factor in the…NTSB CHI89FA135Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Lockport, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall or mush. A factor related to the accident was: the aircraft's excessive gross weight.NTSB MIA89FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Stuart, FLInadequate maintenance/servicing of the aircraft, which resulted in water and rust contamination of the fuel and a subsequent loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed, while maneuvering back toward the runway, which resulted in…NTSB DEN89FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper use of flaps during takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed, a stall, and loss of control.NTSB NYC87FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kingston, NYCessna 172M, N64342, was on his initial climb after taking off on runway 33 at the uncontrolled Kingston-ulster airport when the pilot failed to see Cessna 177, N2981X, or hear, on the UNICOM frequency, the transmissions by N2981X who was on his final…NTSB DEN86FA092Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Anaconda, MTThe 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 FTW83FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Borger, TXAccording 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 CHI83FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Medina, OHAt 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 NYC82FHJ06Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 177 · Larchmont, NYThe 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 LAX82FA130Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CABefore 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 MIA81FA048Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Lutz, FLNTSB SEA80FA033Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Mineral, WANTSB MKC79FA040Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Le Sueur, MNNTSB LAX79FA059Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Long Beach, CANTSB MKC78FA063Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Plainville, KSNTSB IAD78FA049Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Maryville, TNNTSB MKC78FCJ08Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Hayes Center, NENTSB MIA78FA026Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Albany, GANTSB OAK77FA054Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Soda Springs, CANTSB MKC77FA039Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Coldwater, KSNTSB CHI77FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Harrison, OHNTSB IAD77FA002Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 177RG · Centerville, TNNTSB FTW76AF082Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · New Iberia, LANTSB OAK7KAP055Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Quincy, CA