How many accidents has the Cessna 162 had?

The NTSB has recorded 8 events involving the Cessna 162: 0 fatal, 3 serious, 1 minor injuries, and 4 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 162 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 162 has 8 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 162 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 8 events recorded from 2011 to 2019.

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Fatal (0 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 28, 2017	Huntsville, AL	N552ES	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Oct 30, 2014	Hinckley, IL	N165JA	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wh… The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.
May 22, 2013	Erie, CO	N6106	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accid… The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of oversight is allowing the airplane to be rented to the pilot.
Aug 01, 2011	Rawlings, WY	N7024V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight'… The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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