Cessna 177 accidents
The NTSB database holds 1,744 accidents and incidents involving the Cessna 177, recorded between 1967 to 2026. 261 of them were fatal (15%), and 548 people died.
The deadliest year was 1978, with 28 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (464 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Mexico and Unknown/Not Reported.
72 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 988 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
1,744
Records
261
Fatal
548
Deaths
15%
Share fatal
1967 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
1,672 of 1,744 can be placed
(988 approximate)
By decade
Where these happened
All 1,744 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 1980 | Cessna 177B | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1980 | Cessna 177RG | New Lisbon, Wisconsin, United States | Donbarb Corp | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Jun 1980 | Cessna 177 | South Lyon, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jun 1980 | Cessna 177 | Watonga, Oklahoma, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jun 1980 | Cessna 177 | Schulenberg, Texas, United States | JIM Abshire | No injuries | - |
| 20 May 1980 | Cessna 177RG | Normandy Beach, New Jersey, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 May 1980 | Cessna 177RG | Congress, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 May 1980 | Cessna 177 | Bouse, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 May 1980 | Cessna 177 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 May 1980 | Cessna 177RG | El Cajon, California, United States | All Amer.flt. | No injuries | - |
| 30 Apr 1980 | Cessna 177RG | Raymondville, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Apr 1980 | Cessna 177RG | Dorr, Michigan, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Apr 1980 | Cessna 177RG | Greenwood, Indiana, United States | Skystream, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Apr 1980 | Cessna 177 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1980 | Cessna 177B | Edwards, Missouri, United States | Gholson Enterp | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Apr 1980 | Cessna 177 | Schenectady, New York, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 30 Mar 1980 | Cessna 177 | Lester, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1980 | Cessna 177 | Alvarado, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1980 | Cessna 177 | Albany, Kentucky, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 17 Feb 1980 | Cessna 177B | Rolette, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Feb 1980 | Cessna 177 | Crystal River, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Feb 1980 | Cessna 177 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Air Trek, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jan 1980 | Cessna 177 | Upland, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Dec 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Hood River, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Dec 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Greenfield, Iowa, United States | 47 Gulf Associ | No injuries | - |
| 21 Dec 1979 | Cessna 177B | Vaughn, New Mexico, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 18 Dec 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 11 Dec 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Boca Raton, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Oct 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Eufaula, Alabama, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Oct 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | ED Boardman | No injuries | - |
| 19 Oct 1979 | Cessna 177 | Wheaton, Minnesota, United States | Warrior Flying | No injuries | - |
| 2 Oct 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Vicksburg, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Sep 1979 | Cessna 177 | Freeman, Missouri, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Sep 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Gordonsville, Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Redmond, Oregon, United States | Flying Adventu | Serious injuries | - |
| 30 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177 | Ft Worth, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Charleston, South Carolina, United States | New Orleans NA | No injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177 | Cleburne, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177RG | North Platte, Nebraska, United States | Judson Flying | No injuries | - |
| 10 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177 | Santa Barbara, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Aug 1979 | Cessna 177 | Sandusky, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177 | Franklin, New Jersey, United States | Triple J AVN | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177 | Wallkill, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177 | Clearwater, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177RG | Thayer, Missouri, United States | Southland Flye | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177A | Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Jul 1979 | Cessna 177 | Bullhead City, Arizona, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |