Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2026 | Mangalur, IN | VT-EUC | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Serakseevo township, OF | RA-67438 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Trinidad, OF | CP-2959 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Pensacola, FL | N6542H | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Palm Bay, FL | N6124D | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Sandersville, GA | N4390L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Miami, FL | N433PT | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2025 | West Milford, NJ | N677DM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial act…The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain. |
| Oct 02, 2025 | North La Junta, CO | N617SP | Minor | substantial | The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Salisbury, CT | N78938 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 2025 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | N1607F | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Lubbock, TX | N92356 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Concrete, WA | N6964A | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike. |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Vero Beach, FL | N5200F | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 08, 2025 | Florida City, FL | N5405T | Minor | substantial | The commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 03, 2025 | Hastings, FL | N127EP | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Hickory, NC | N79514 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain. |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Fairbanks, AK | N7274T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, whic…The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the carburetor heat control cable. |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Mayo, MD | N781FM | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Kapolei, HI | N19867 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Lakewood, NJ | N12194 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees at the end of the runway. |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | N951JA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Cordes Lakes, AZ | N8390L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Spartanburg, SC | N7037G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Fredericksburg, VA | N7058G | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |