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NTSB investigations: Cessna 177B, CA

30 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 177B. 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" = '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 ('2073708')) 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 ('2073708'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 ('2073708'))
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 WPR26LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 177B · Perris, CAOn August 5, 2026, at 1117 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 177B, N34852, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Perris, California. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a…Aug 5, 2026 · N34852 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24LA310Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Redlands, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain.Sep 22, 2024 · N177SX · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.Aug 16, 2015 · N13HK · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08CA199AccidentData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.Sep 14, 2008 · N30692 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Redwood City, CAA collision with water for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2006 · N35058 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02FA144Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fullerton, CAThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which had not been replaced due to maintenance personnel's failure to…Apr 26, 2002 · N177DP · Destroyed NTSB LAX02LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Santa Clarita, CAThe pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on a road at night due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 15, 2002 · N11487 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Santa Maria, CAA stall/mush inadvertently encountered by the pilot-in-command. Failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight and inadequate remedial action contributed to the accident.May 2, 2001 · N34168 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Rialto, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of…Jan 8, 2000 · N34021 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lebec, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel sysytem and his failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel to complete the flight.Jun 11, 1995 · N16081 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Pleasant Grove, CAThe failure of the starter to turn the engine over due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.Oct 28, 1993 · N18174 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FA240Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fullerton, CAThe plt took off on a flt to provide traffic reports to a local broadcasting station. Witnesses rprtd that shortly aftertakeoff, the eng began to misfire. The acft entered a steep left bank angle, then plummeted toward the gnd. While still in a steep nose…Jun 4, 1986 · N35252 · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Tehachapi, CAAfter determining the takeoff wt of the acft would be over the max gross, the plt asked the operator the day before the accident to drain 20 gals of fuel from the tanks.a plt who flew the acft prior to the accident flt said he flew for about one hour and did…Mar 7, 1986 · N18174 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85FA253Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Ojai, CAWitnesses observed the acft enter a box canyon in level flt at an alt below the tops of the surrounding ridges. The eng pwr sounds were reported as 'normal' by the witnesses. Shortly after the acft disappeared behind a ridge, the witnesses saw black smoke…May 13, 1985 · N17239 · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lucerne, CAUpon reaching his destination, the plt was unable to see the arpt because of the presence of a solid lower layer of clouds. While looking for a break in the cloud layer for a VFR descent, the plt 'inadvertently flew into IFR conditions,' & impacted trees.…Feb 20, 1984 · N34849 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Arvin, CAWhile descending to land, the eng sputtered & quit. According to the plt, the fuel gages indicated the left tank was 1/4 full & the right tank was 1/8 full when the eng lost power. During an emergency landing on a roadway, the acft collided with poles & wires…Mar 9, 1983 · N35105 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA175Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 177B · 6 Nm S. Of Lake, CAThe pilot stated that when he performed his preflight of the aircraft the visual check of the fuel tanks indicated fuel to the bottom of the tabs. Twenty two minutes after takeoff the engine quit. He executed a landing and the aircraft collided with a ditch…May 16, 1982 · N16150 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 177B · Modesto, CAThe pilot was practicing touch and go landings with a right quartering headwind that was gusting to 20 KTS. On the second landing, the aircraft ballooned and began to porpoise. On the third touchdown, the aircraft stopped porpoising, but the tip of one…Apr 29, 1982 · N1105C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FA106Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177B · Frazier Park, CAApr 20, 1981 · N1478C · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FUA10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Fullerton, CAApr 10, 1979 · N34825 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVD49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Petaluma, CAJul 24, 1978 · N20082 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DVM12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Sn Luis Obispo, CAMar 18, 1978 · N34314 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUA04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Fullerton, CANov 24, 1977 · N20256 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUQ13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Burbank, CADec 21, 1976 · N34100 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Fort Jones, CAJun 27, 1976 · N13712 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DXQ46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Mammoth Lks, CAJun 22, 1974 · N30794 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVA49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Tulare, CAMar 24, 1974 · N34825 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUG19Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Palm Spgs, CASep 19, 1973 · N34248 · Minor damage NTSB OAK73FP047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177B · Lassen Peak, CAJun 26, 1973 · N34249 · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVG48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Alturas, CAMar 30, 1972 · N34162 · Substantial damage