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CESSNA 177B accident at Shell Knob, MO, 1 Sept 2024

Shell Knob, MO, United States

On September 1, 2024, a CESSNA 177B operated by QUAD CITY AREA FLYING EAGLES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Shell Knob, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. 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 aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 2024 CESSNA 177B accident near Shell Knob, MO?

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 2024 CESSNA 177B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 2024 involved a CESSNA 177B, operated by QUAD CITY AREA FLYING EAGLES INC, at Shell Knob, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

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