Has N8053G been in an accident?

Yes. N8053G appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N8053G?

N8053G is a 1971 Cessna 177RG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 177RG0053.

N8053G — 1971 Cessna 177RG

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N8053G appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 177RG0053
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177RG
Year: 1971
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-a1b6d
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA505Aug 22, 2017Byron, CANo injuries
The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
LAX08CA276Aug 19, 2008Lake Tahoe, CANo injuries
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Cessna 177RG).

Dec 4, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8053G been in an accident?: Yes. N8053G appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N8053G?: N8053G is a 1971 Cessna 177RG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 177RG0053.

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