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CESSNA 177RG accident at Gaithersburg, MD, 2 Apr 2022

Gaithersburg, MD, United States

On April 2, 2022, a CESSNA 177RG was involved in an aviation accident near Gaithersburg, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotContributed to outcomeAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Apr 2022 CESSNA 177RG accident near Gaithersburg, MD?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Apr 2022 CESSNA 177RG accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Apr 2022 involved a CESSNA 177RG, at Gaithersburg, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.

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