Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 1994 | LAKEPORT, CA | N9447E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout. |
| Aug 24, 1994 | ANOKA, MN | N75534 | Incident | substantial |
the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gus…the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm. |
| Aug 23, 1994 | VESTAL, NY | N61774 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING AN ABORTED LANDING DUE TO THE THROTTLE CABLE SEPARATING FROM THE CARBURETOR. |
| Aug 19, 1994 | CLARKSBURG, TN | N9797V | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING, AND DEBRIS FROM THE FAILED COUPLING THAT LODGED IN THE ENGINE OIL PUMP, RESULTING IN A SHEARED OIL PUMP…THE FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING, AND DEBRIS FROM THE FAILED COUPLING THAT LODGED IN THE ENGINE OIL PUMP, RESULTING IN A SHEARED OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED BECAUSE OF OIL STARVATION. |
| Aug 18, 1994 | WRANGELL, AK | N78428 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDERTERMINED REASONS AND THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA. |
| Aug 15, 1994 | FISHERVILLE, KY | N6429B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight loss of control. |
| Aug 14, 1994 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N98909 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudging the flare altitude and failing to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. The pilot's l…the pilot's misjudging the flare altitude and failing to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. The pilot's lack of total time in the airplane is a factor in this accident. |
| Aug 12, 1994 | SPRINGFIELD, OH | N19644 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature liftoff, failure to attain adequate airspeed, and improper level off. |
| Aug 08, 1994 | POTTSVILLE, PA | N52211 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with a tree. |
| Aug 08, 1994 | CARSON CITY, NV | N4390R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions which exceeded the capability of the aircraft. |
| Aug 02, 1994 | ABERDEEN, SD | N35790 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A related factor is the dark night conditions. |
| Jul 30, 1994 | CAMERON PARK, CA | N739RF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the elevator control during the landing flare. |
| Jul 27, 1994 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N739VN | Incident | destroyed | AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE FLARE. |
| Jul 26, 1994 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N5647A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were cont…The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors. |
| Jul 21, 1994 | CHATHAM, MA | N76090 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE BIRDS. THE PRESENCE OF THE BIRDS AT THE AIRPORT WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Jul 09, 1994 | TAMPA, FL | N5233R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER APPROACH DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS A FACTOR. |
| Jul 08, 1994 | Leesburg, VA | N63021 | Incident | destroyed |
The student pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground…The student pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor is the the student pilot's inexperience. |
| Jul 07, 1994 | HANFORD, CA | N61569 | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER AFTER LANDING BACK ON THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED RE…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER AFTER LANDING BACK ON THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jul 01, 1994 | TINTON FALLS, NJ | N6979X | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 07, 1994 | FLOWERY BRANCH, GA | N3882L | Incident | substantial | THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE THROTTLE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY THAT RESULTED IN A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. |
| May 26, 1994 | HARTFORD, AL | N73846 | Incident | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR GUSTING WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS WERE THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INADEQUATE SU…THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR GUSTING WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS WERE THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF HIS STUDENT, THE GUSTING WIND CONDITIONS, AND THE TREES LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RUNWAY. |
| May 24, 1994 | MACKINAC ISLAND, MI | N3558E | Incident | substantial |
EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AND A FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET RUNWAY AND THE FENC…EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AND A FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET RUNWAY AND THE FENCE WHICH WAS CONTACTED. |
| May 24, 1994 | GROTON, CT | N6891H | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment. |
| May 24, 1994 | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | N737SE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's premature lift-off, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush back onto the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control d…The pilot's premature lift-off, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush back onto the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a dirt bank. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flying experience. |
| May 08, 1994 | SANTA ANA, CA | N8246B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited experience in conventional gear…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited experience in conventional gear aircraft. |