NTSB investigations: Cessna 177
27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 177, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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.\"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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-177 · Webster, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Murdock, NEThe 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 ATL01LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Zephyrhills, FLThe pilots failure to adequately preflight plan fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Frankfort, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasonsNTSB MIA99LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St Petersburg, FLA loose throttle control cable clamp which resulted in a lose of power.NTSB FTW99LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Roanoke, TXThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Greencastle, INthe pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions.NTSB MIA99LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Immokalee, FLThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and his inadequate management of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI98LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Cassville, WIan 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 ATL98LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · New Port Richey, FLpartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which led to a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB CHI97LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisburg, ILthe loss of engine power followed by an engine fire for reason or reasons undetermined.NTSB NYC96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · South Brunswick, NJloss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA95LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Auburn, WACarburetor obstruction due to ingestion of part of the induction air ducting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI92LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Greenwood, NEThe private pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making.NTSB MIA90LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Greenville, MSThe partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.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 MKC88LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Cedar Rapids, IADuring 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 ATL88LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Springfield, KYOne 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 MIA87LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pickens, MSThe 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 ATL86LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrodsburg, KYThe 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 CHI86FEV01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Canton, ILThe 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 MIA85LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Vieques, PRThe 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 NYC85LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Wheatfield, NYThe 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 CHI84LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Kelleys Island, OHAccording 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 DEN83FTA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Hardin, MTThe 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 LAX83LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Morgan Hill, CAThe 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 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.…