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 · 788 177RG (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2112Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2026-09-29 | Valid |
| N1844Q | Cessna 177RG |
T & E Brothers INC Gardena, California |
Standard | 2026-09-07 | Valid |
| N690TS | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-24 | Valid |
| N69RM | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner | Standard | 2026-08-24 | Valid |
| N7778 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2026-08-23 | Valid |
| N2740V | Cessna 177RG |
Theo Enterprises LLC New Castle, Delaware |
Standard | 2026-08-21 | Valid |
| N2006Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-14 | Valid |
| N35914 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-13 | Valid |
| N53061 | Cessna 177RG |
Flying Ducks Aviation LLC Newport, Oregon |
Standard | 2026-08-08 | Valid |
| N177WS | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-08-02 | Valid |
| N2195Q | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-07-26 | Valid |
| N8005G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2026-07-15 | Valid |
| N1836Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2026-07-14 | Valid |
| N1597H | Cessna 177RG |
Aerobox LLC Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2026-07-05 | Valid |
| N8051G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2026-07-03 | Valid |
| N34096 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2026-05-16 | Valid |
| N45349 | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-05-09 | Valid |
| N2137Q | Cessna 177RG |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2026-05-06 | Valid |
| N7577V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-04-23 | Valid |
| N2007Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2026-04-18 | Valid |
| N52046 | Cessna 177RG |
C10 Fire Aircraft Holding LLC Sunriver, Oregon |
Standard | 2026-04-03 | Valid |
| N1560H | Cessna 177RG |
Fly North Of Known LLC Aurora, Oregon |
Standard | 2026-03-28 | Valid |
| N2581V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2026-03-26 | Valid |
| N7587V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-03-15 | Valid |
| N52723 | Cessna 177RG |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-24 | Valid |
| N34936 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2026-02-22 | Valid |
| N8201G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2026-02-19 | Valid |
| N962AF | Cessna 177RG |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-10 | Valid |
| N177FH | Cessna 177RG |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-02-09 | Valid |
| N7575V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-01-28 | Valid |
| N177P | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2026-01-27 | Valid |
| N606RW | Cessna 177RG |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2026-01-21 | Valid |
| N962AM | Cessna 177RG |
International Air Services INC Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2026-01-19 | Valid |
| N7534V | Cessna 177RG |
Cardinal Aero Group LLC Marshall, Arkansas |
Standard | 2026-01-03 | Valid |
| N34502 | Cessna 177RG |
Cardinal Primo LLC Mesa, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-12-25 | Valid |
| N8231G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-12-21 | Valid |
| N7574V | Cessna 177RG |
Wild Angels Aviation LLC Lascassas, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-12-08 | Valid |
| N52695 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Rhode Island |
Standard | 2025-12-02 | Valid |
| N177AR | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-11-25 | Valid |
| N2028Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-11-25 | Valid |
| N33296 | Cessna 177RG |
Mob Aviation USA LLC Auburndale, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-20 | Valid |
| N258KC | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-11-15 | Valid |
| N1571H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2025-11-10 | Valid |
| N52582 | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-11-10 | Valid |
| N548FD | Cessna 177RG |
Scattertown Holdings LLC Montross, Virginia |
Standard | 2025-11-06 | Valid |
| N52838 | Cessna 177RG |
Benham Aviation LLC Enid, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-11-04 | Valid |
| N8289G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-31 | Valid |
| N2041Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-10-24 | Valid |
| N1526H | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-22 | Valid |
| N8778Z | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-10-13 | Valid |
| N29LK | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-09-18 | Valid |
| N19MU | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-09-15 | Valid |
| N65PT | Cessna 177RG |
Bs Aviation LLC Portland, Oregon |
Standard | 2025-09-11 | Valid |
| N2170Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2025-08-20 | Valid |
| N8001G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2025-08-20 | Valid |
| N878JM | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2025-08-18 | Valid |
| N77177 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-08-14 | Valid |
| N34866 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2025-08-09 | Valid |
| N299RQ | Cessna 177RG |
Rds Aviation LLC Powder Springs, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-08-08 | Valid |
| N52696 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-08-06 | Valid |
| N35850 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-07-24 | Valid |
| N7579V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2025-07-23 | Valid |
| N1557H | Cessna 177RG |
Opequon LLC Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-07-14 | Valid |
| N55MP | Cessna 177RG |
Commanche LLC Slatington, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-07-02 | Valid |
| N2052Q | Cessna 177RG |
Central Virginia Aviation INC Petersburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2025-06-24 | Valid |
| N2063Q | Cessna 177RG |
Av8Ors LLC Port Orange, Florida |
Standard | 2025-06-18 | Valid |
| N2014Q | Cessna 177RG |
Aerolife Aviation LLC Knox, Indiana |
Standard | 2025-06-09 | Valid |
| N8122L | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-23 | Valid |
| N1899S | Cessna 177RG |
Buon Volo LLC Queen Creek, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-05-14 | Valid |
| N341RG | Cessna 177RG |
341Rg LLC Little Rock, Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-05-13 | Valid |
| N52713 | Cessna 177RG |
Austin-Walker Aviation LLC Waukee, Iowa |
Standard | 2025-05-07 | Valid |
| N8242G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2025-05-03 | Valid |
| N52908 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-04 | Valid |
| N1974Q | Cessna 177RG |
Mag Air LLC West Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2025-03-24 | Valid |
| N8028G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-03-16 | Valid |
| N51386 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2025-03-14 | Valid |
| N7702V | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-03-06 | Valid |
| N7504V | Cessna 177RG |
Image Craft LLC Phoenix, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-03-05 | Valid |
| N7569V | Cessna 177RG |
Liberty Capital LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2025-02-28 | Valid |
| N1819Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-02-18 | Valid |
| N8022G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-02-07 | Valid |
| N8089G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-02-07 | Valid |
| N1950Q | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Rhode Island |
Standard | 2025-02-06 | Valid |
| N300P | Cessna 177RG |
American Aviator LLC Arlington, Texas |
Standard | 2025-02-05 | Valid |
| N278SA | Cessna 177RG |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2025-01-31 | Valid |
| N35373 | Cessna 177RG |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-01-31 | Valid |
| N8039G | Cessna 177RG |
Green Mortgage CORP Walworth, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-01-27 | Valid |
| N309LL | Cessna 177RG |
Sweepyacres LLC Greenbrier, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-01-15 | Valid |
| N691DB | Cessna 177RG |
Rvrh Ventures LLC San Antonio, Florida |
None on file | 2025-01-13 | Valid |
| N8011G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2025-01-08 | Valid |
| N2516V | Cessna 177RG |
Great Adventure Sailing Vessell LLC Greer, South Carolina |
Standard | 2024-12-12 | Valid |
| N211WT | Cessna 177RG |
Betelgeuse Aviation LLC Houston, Texas |
Standard | 2024-11-25 | Valid |
| N8248G | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-11-21 | Valid |
| N177JV | Cessna 177RG |
Peacecraft Aviation LLC University Place, Washington |
Standard | 2024-11-20 | Valid |
| N908SC | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-11-06 | Valid |
| N53073 | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2024-10-28 | Valid |
| N1893Q | Cessna 177RG |
Sauk Prairie Aviators LLC Merrimac, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-10-25 | Valid |
| N8253G | Cessna 177RG |
Co-owned owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2024-10-18 | Valid |
| N123WE | Cessna 177RG |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2024-10-10 | Valid |
| N1948B | Cessna 177RG |
Kc Aviation LLC Conway, Arkansas |
Standard | 2024-10-07 | Valid |
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