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Cessna 177RG accident at Wilmington, NC, 29 May 2003 (N33223)

Wilmington, NC, US

On May 29, 2003, a Cessna 177RG (registration N33223) was involved in an aviation accident near Wilmington, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the ditch.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, upon arriving at the destination airport , he established an approach to runway 24. During the landing roll the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and collided with a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing was buckled. The firewall and cockpit floor were also buckled. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were reported by the pilot or found during the examination of the airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 2003 Cessna 177RG accident near Wilmington, NC?

According to the pilot, upon arriving at the destination airport , he established an approach to runway 24. During the landing roll the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and collided with a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing was buckled. The firewall and cockpit floor were also…

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 2003 Cessna 177RG accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 2003 involved a Cessna 177RG, registration N33223, at Wilmington, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the ditch.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030604X00782. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.