Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | Redding, CA | N17274 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock. |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Monacalieri, OF | I-FFSW | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Midland, TX | N391SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Compton, CA | N733ZN | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, wh…The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, which resulted in water entering the fuel tanks through the filler caps. |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Winston-Salem, NC | N1451U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. |
| Sep 13, 2023 | West Bend, WI | N529ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway. |
| Sep 03, 2023 | Neola, IA | N1374F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 03, 2023 | Eden Prairie, MN | N5254D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Mountains, IC | TF-KLO | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Carson City, NV | N4432R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Santa Rosa, CA | N3282L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Port Norris, NJ | N5453K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Derby, KS | N6205E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excurs…The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Marysville, CA | N20268 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 09, 2023 | Princeton, NJ | N172FW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision wi…The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees. |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Waco, TX | N6319G | Incident | substantial | The solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced landing. |
| Aug 04, 2023 | Charlotte Amalie, CB | N13384 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilots’ loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ lack of experience in operating in a…The pilots’ loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ lack of experience in operating in actual instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Aug 04, 2023 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N697FL | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and sub…The flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent rapid descent into terrain. |
| Aug 03, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA | N860TW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate …The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Aug 02, 2023 | Clewiston, FL | N1403R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Trujillo, OF | OB-1334 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Kohnan, JA | JA10AZ | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Novosibirsk,, RS | RA-2018G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Greenwood, IN | N701DE | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Long Beach, CA | N3307E | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar. |