Cessna 177 Cardinal
2,158 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1967 to 1979; half of them date from 1973 or earlier. Texas has the most (208). 30% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 177 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (855), Lycoming Io-360-A1B6D (777), Lycoming 0-320 Series (402)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 108 mph
- Maker on the register
- Cessna
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 30, 1971; newest September 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas208California192Florida159Washington84Arizona69Georgia66Pennsylvania65Michigan63Illinois62Ohio59Minnesota57Indiana55
Who owns them registrant type
Individual1,163 (54%)LLC408 (19%)Co-owned347 (16%)Corporation211 (10%)Partnership25 (1%)Not stated2 (0.1%)Government2 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 277 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid2,133 (99%)Pending12 (0.6%)Sale reported6 (0.3%)Canceled2 (0.1%)Assigned, not yet registered2 (0.1%)Revoked1 (0.0%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard2,128 (99%)None on file21 (1.0%)Special flight permit4 (0.2%)Multiple2 (0.1%)Experimental2 (0.1%)Restricted1 (0.0%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Eagle Sky Patrol INC15Bas Part Sales LLC9International Air Services INC Trustee7Avco Patrol LLC5Valiair Lc Trustee4Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee4Cardinal Flyers LLC4Sky West Aviation INC Trustee3Redwing Aviation LLC3Central Virginia Aviation INC3Cardinal Aviation LLC3Spectron Aviation INC2
Fleet pages: Eagle Sky Patrol INC · Bas Part Sales LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee · Avco Patrol LLC · Valiair Lc Trustee · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee · Central Virginia Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 767 cases since 1982, 140 fatal
2026-08-05WPR26LA291 · 177B N34852 · accident near Perris, CA · no injuries
2026-06-17ERA26FA241 · 177RG N7637V · accident near Morrison, TN · 2 killed
2026-06-09ERA26LA233 · 177 N316HY · accident near Gilford, NH · no injuries
2026-05-28WPR26LA206 · 177 N13430 · accident near Cascade, ID · serious injuries
2026-05-18ERA26LA213 · 177RG N177BT · accident near Statesville, NC · no injuries
2026-03-15WPR26LA128 · 177 N178DR · accident near Cottonwood, AZ · no injuries
2026-02-22ANC26LA016 · 177B N12984 · accident near Rocky Junction, AZ · minor injuries
2026-01-13ERA26LA093 · 177 N34959 · accident near Ocoee, TN · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 767 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Cessna 177 Cardinal aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
2,158 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Cessna 177s?
Texas, with 208.
Who owns the Cessna 177?
30% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 446 177 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2968X | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1998-10-20 | Valid |
| N177CC | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 1998-07-15 | Valid |
| N3497T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1998-07-11 | Valid |
| N254KM | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1998-03-16 | Valid |
| N3214T | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 1997-10-27 | Valid |
| N3317T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 1997-07-29 | Valid |
| N29563 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 1997-03-18 | Valid |
| N3216T | Cessna 177 |
Wss Aviation INC Jerseyville, Illinois |
Standard | 1996-09-30 | Valid |
| N3149T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1996-07-05 | Valid |
| N2809X | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 1996-01-12 | Valid |
| N29512 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1995-10-25 | Valid |
| N30013 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1995-10-12 | Valid |
| N3454T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1995-02-16 | Valid |
| N2985X | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 1994-10-06 | Valid |
| N2252Y | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1994-07-08 | Valid |
| N652SR | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1993-01-12 | Valid |
| N2812X | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1992-08-21 | Valid |
| N29530 | Cessna 177 |
Rockdale Flying Tigers INC Rockdale, Texas |
Standard | 1992-04-27 | Valid |
| N2849X | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 1991-10-31 | Valid |
| N30198 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1991-03-19 | Valid |
| N30040 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1990-02-27 | Valid |
| N29548 | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1990-01-24 | Valid |
| N29531 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1989-06-24 | Valid |
| N2388Y | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 1987-07-18 | Valid |
| N3311T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1986-03-25 | Valid |
| N29449 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1986-03-03 | Valid |
| N29462 | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner Wyoming |
Standard | 1984-01-09 | Valid |
| N30195 | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 1983-12-20 | Valid |
| N3272T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1981-08-31 | Valid |
| N2238Y | Cessna 177 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1981-03-25 | Valid |
| N234PE | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 1979-07-23 | Valid |
| N29479 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1977-02-02 | Valid |
| N30218 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1972-11-15 | Valid |
| N3368T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 1971-08-30 | Revoked |
| N2214Y | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Pending | |
| N29335 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | Sale reported | |
| N29400 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Rhode Island |
Standard | Pending cancellation | |
| N29448 | Cessna 177 |
Central Virginia Aviation INC North Dinwiddie, Virginia |
Standard | Valid | |
| N29581 | Cessna 177 |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | Valid | |
| N2982X | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Canceled | |
| N2994X | Cessna 177 |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | Valid | |
| N30116 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | Pending | |
| N30157 | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | Pending | |
| N3299T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Canceled | |
| N3339F | Cessna 177 |
No owner on file | Standard | Assigned, not yet registered | |
| N3371T | Cessna 177 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | Sale reported |
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