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NTSB investigations: Cessna 177, CA

101 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.

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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19682026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 177, CA per year, 1968–2026: 101 cases
1968	15
1969	10
1970	8
1971	9
1972	8
1973	2
1974	4
1975	5
1976	2
1977	4
1978	2
1979	2
1980	1
1981	1
1982	3
1985	3
1988	1
1989	4
1992	2
1996	1
1998	2
1999	1
2004	1
2007	1
2010	2
2011	1
2015	2
2018	1
2019	2
2020	1

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Latest cases

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' 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"

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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

Run 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 WPR20LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Lodi, CAThe fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Apr 29, 2020 · N3386T · Substantial damage 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.Sep 19, 2019 · N2323Y · Destroyed NTSB GAA19CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jul 30, 2019 · N177CW · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18LA205Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · San Diego/El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor climb performance, and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.Jul 28, 2018 · N3477T · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Dec 28, 2015 · N29533 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Thermal, CAA fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine.Sep 24, 2015 · N3416T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Santa Clarita, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 9, 2011 · N2301Y · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Corona, CAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 12, 2010 · N2262Y · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Chino, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 11, 2010 · N3295T · Substantial damage 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.Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · California City, CAthe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift.Apr 3, 2004 · N88BM · Destroyed NTSB LAX99LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Chico, CAThe CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action to rectify his student's bounced landing. Contributing factors were the short runway and obstructing trees.Mar 17, 1999 · N3406T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98FA267Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Los Angeles, CAThe failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to monitor fuel quantity remaining while en route to ensure an adequate quantity of reserve fuel prior to…Aug 17, 1998 · N177GS · Destroyed NTSB LAX98LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Corona, CAThe loss of engine power due to a partially closed fuel shutoff valve as a result of improper maintenance installation.Jul 29, 1998 · N177JH · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Corona, CAimproper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed was obtain and/or maintain during lift-off/initial climb. A factor relating to the accident was: the PIC allowed the airplane's maximum gross weight…Feb 6, 1996 · N2386Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Turlock, CAThe pilots poor planning in not properly securing the aircraft with tiedowns, chocks or brakes prior to attempting to start the engine by hand propping.Jul 26, 1992 · N2279Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's poorly planned approach for landing, his failure to initiate a go-around, his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, his misjudgment of the touchdown flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the…Jun 7, 1992 · N3144T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90FA016Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · So Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions.Oct 24, 1989 · N30228 · Destroyed 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…Jul 21, 1989 · N30039 · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Banning, CAInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.Jun 17, 1989 · N29339 · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Yuba City, CAInadequate supervision by the instructor (CFI) which resulted in a delayed go-around, inadequate airspeed, and a stall/mush into the ground. A poor approach by the student pilot was a contributing factor.Feb 26, 1989 · N2377Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Jackson, CAJust after takeoff, the engine quit at aprx 50 ft AGL. The pilot made an emergency forced landing off the runway, where during the landing roll the airplane collided into a fence. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions found during an engine…Aug 16, 1988 · N3270T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Stockton, CAAfter 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…Nov 22, 1985 · N3459T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85FA197Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fallbrook, CAAlthough 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…Apr 10, 1985 · N2907X · Destroyed NTSB LAX85LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fullerton, CAOn 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…Jan 14, 1985 · N3279T · Substantial damage 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…Oct 30, 1982 · N2947X · Substantial damage 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.…Apr 9, 1982 · N30162 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA113Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · San Fernando, CAThe 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…Mar 20, 1982 · N2952X · Destroyed NTSB LAX81DVG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Napa, CAJan 31, 1981 · N29334 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUG18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Upland, CAJan 18, 1980 · N29321 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUQ42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Santa Barbara, CAAug 10, 1979 · N2881X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FA059Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Long Beach, CAJun 9, 1979 · N29482 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78DVG73Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Shingletown, CAAug 16, 1978 · N2261Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVG27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Vacaville, CAMay 2, 1978 · N2943X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FA054Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Soda Springs, CASep 17, 1977 · N30748 · Destroyed NTSB LAX77DVA41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Bakersfield, CAJul 9, 1977 · N30157 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DVA38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Lost Hills, CAJun 17, 1977 · N30177 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUQ17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Simi Valley, CAFeb 19, 1977 · N30167 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DVA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Bakersfield, CAOct 3, 1976 · N30157 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUQ46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Lancaster, CAJul 22, 1976 · N3313T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVD19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Livermore, CADec 22, 1975 · N30097 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FU010Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Santa Susana, CASep 12, 1975 · N30167 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75FVG75Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Auburn, CAJun 11, 1975 · N2983X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK7KAP055Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Quincy, CAJun 6, 1975 · N30138 · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DUM20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Imperial, CAMar 21, 1975 · N3450T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL012Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Adelanto, CASep 1, 1974 · N6548R · Destroyed NTSB OAK74FVG64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Sacramento, CAJun 5, 1974 · N2983X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FUQ39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Simi Valley, CAMay 22, 1974 · N2946X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74AP041Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Crescent Cy, CAMar 2, 1974 · N29365 · Destroyed NTSB LAX74FUQ13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Saugus, CAAug 20, 1973 · N2876X · Destroyed