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NTSB investigations: Cessna 177, FL

47 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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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" = 'FL' 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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 ERA22LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Inverness, FLThe pilots inadequate recovery from a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.Oct 14, 2021 · N3299T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Key West, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 15, 2018 · N713CX · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.Jun 5, 2015 · N29415 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Carrabelle, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel to detect corrosion and a fatigue crack during the last annual inspection.Jan 14, 2007 · N29888 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gainesville, FLThe failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.Nov 8, 2001 · N177X · Substantial damage 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.May 14, 2001 · N2890X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St Petersburg, FLA loose throttle control cable clamp which resulted in a lose of power.Sep 23, 1999 · N3342T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Lantana, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent impact with the runway.Mar 6, 1999 · N2890X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment (fuel leakage from the carburetor), poor preflight by the pilot for his failure to visually determine that the fuel tanks were full before the initial flight. Factors…Dec 31, 1998 · N29451 · Substantial damage 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.Dec 28, 1998 · N3293T · Substantial damage 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.Jan 27, 1998 · N30192 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Miami, FLThe pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student during a simulated short field approach for landing. This resulted in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent hard landing.Mar 17, 1995 · N3470T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Live Oak, FLImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees near the departure end of the runway. The proximity of trees was a related factor.Jun 11, 1992 · N3413T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Green Cove Spgs, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout.Oct 11, 1991 · N3288T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage 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…Jul 4, 1989 · N2923X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Polk City, FLPlt failed to insure acft had adequate fuel supply for flt. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made in a field. The plt said that he experienced stronger than expected head winds. Post acc invest revealed that the acft fuel…Sep 15, 1988 · N2357Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ocala, FLThe plt stated that during the landing flare, he stalled the acft & landed hard.Apr 22, 1985 · N2370Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81FA048Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Lutz, FLFeb 21, 1981 · N2940X · Destroyed NTSB MIA81DLD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Plant City, FLNov 25, 1980 · N29667 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FLD95Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Englewood, FLAug 27, 1980 · N2317Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLA32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Panama City, FLMay 13, 1977 · N3453T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FLD77Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Lakeland, FLMay 23, 1975 · N2860X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLD75Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Kissimee, FLMay 19, 1975 · N29389 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75AM045Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Pompano Beach, FLJan 16, 1975 · N2855X · Destroyed NTSB MIA75FLA15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Jacksonville, FLSep 23, 1974 · N2356Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73AM098Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Key Largo, FLApr 15, 1973 · N2268Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM131Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Tampa, FLJun 8, 1972 · N2378Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA72DLD55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Lake Wales, FLMar 18, 1972 · N3452F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLA09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Destin, FLSep 5, 1971 · N29330 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DKT29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Ochopee, FLDec 20, 1970 · N2921X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FLD23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Ft.Pierce, FLOct 6, 1970 · N2322Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA71FLD11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Holmes Beach, FLAug 22, 1970 · N29354 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0193Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Clewiston, FLOct 5, 1969 · N3486T · Destroyed NTSB MIA70F0181Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Orlando, FLAug 27, 1969 · N3258T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Sebring, FLJul 11, 1969 · N2873X · Destroyed NTSB MIA69F0475Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · W Palm Beach, FLMay 29, 1969 · N3151T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0102Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Leonia, FLApr 12, 1969 · N3167T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0389Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · St.Augustine, FLFeb 22, 1969 · N3284T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0365Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Vero Beach, FLFeb 1, 1969 · N261TS · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0303Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Merritt Islnd, FLDec 20, 1968 · N29394 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69A0018Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Miami, FLOct 5, 1968 · N29407 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA69F0133Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Crestview, FLAug 15, 1968 · N2958X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0493Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Clearwater, FLApr 12, 1968 · N2867X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0461Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · W.Hollywood, FLMar 23, 1968 · N2921X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0478Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177C · Immokalee, FLMar 10, 1968 · N2252Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0427Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · St.Petersburg, FLFeb 9, 1968 · N2859X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0417Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Homestead, FLFeb 9, 1968 · N2804X · Substantial damage