Cessna 177RG
Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177RG
About the Cessna 177RG
On the safety record that defines how the Cessna 177RG reads against its closest relatives, the type sits at about half of its peer cohort of the same type, engine class, and seat range, where a higher percentile means a higher accident rate. At about half of its peer cohort, the Cessna 177RG carries a lower accident rate than roughly half of comparable types and a higher rate than the rest. The Cessna 177RG's accident rate works out to about 3.6 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years over the type's FAA-registration exposure. Across that exposure the Cessna 177RG has recorded 56 accidents, of which 9 were fatal.
In terms of how thick on the ground the type remains, more than 700 Cessna 177RG aircraft are still on the U.S. civil registry, placing the model as the 21st-largest active fleet in Cessna's lineup. That standing accounts for about 1% of Cessna's total active registered fleet. About a third of all Cessna 177RG registry records ever held have since been deregistered.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 2073709 |
| Model | 177RG |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Cruise Speed | 120 MPH / 104 knots |
| Weight | Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
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Asking Prices
What sellers are asking for the Cessna 177RG, across current listings, grouped by model year.
As of October 14, 2026. How we calculate this.
| Years | Currency | Typical asking range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1974 | USD | ≈ $120k – $140k | ≈ $140k |
These are asking prices, not sale prices. What any one aircraft asks or sells for can swing widely with airframe and engine condition, damage history, avionics, paint and interior, logbooks and service records, and plenty else a listing never shows.
Safety Analysis
Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
53 exact, 2 recovered, 1 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
9 fatal accidents.
16.1% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
15,712
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
Within its peer cohort
Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).
This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →
Accidents by year
Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →
Phase of flight
Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.
Finding category
Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (56)· NUSN (1)· UNK (1)
Recorded Accidents
All 56 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth, KS | N8276G | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Bristol, NH | N2088Q | Substantial | Serious | Takeoff | Not determined, Environmental issues | |
| Lake Tahoe, CA | N8053G | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Bessemer, AL | N45133 | Substantial | Minor | Takeoff | Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Redding, CA | N1925Q | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues | |
| Tallahassee, FL | N52495 | Substantial | Serious | Emergency descent | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues |
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