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 25, 2010 | Chatsworth, GA | N84249 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to…The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and fuel burn rates were available to flight crewmembers. |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Cerro Azul, EC | HC-AQK | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 2010 | Orange, MA | N21363 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilots did not maintain control of the airplane during a flight in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation. |
| Jul 05, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA | N52614 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons following the pilot's report of a flight control malfunction. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Angels Camp, CA | N733AS | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Broken Hill, AS | VH-UFN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Archer, FL | N8112L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerod…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. |
| Apr 03, 2010 | West Milford, NJ | N5528T | Fatal (1) | substantial | The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Apr 02, 2010 | Hillsboro, OH | N2190Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Impact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons. |
| Jan 17, 2010 | Holland, MI | N8405E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led …The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of adequate rest prior to the flight. |
| Jan 04, 2010 | Greenbush, ME | N5118J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for m…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure to return home. |
| Dec 08, 2009 | Kissimmee, FL | N5269X | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and alon…The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. |
| Nov 05, 2009 | Tallahassee, FL | N5194X | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. |
| Oct 25, 2009 | Bennington, VT | N55479 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic patt…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic pattern over higher terrain. |
| Sep 19, 2009 | Lowndesville, SC | N5845A | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial di…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation after entering instrument flight conditions. |
| Jul 03, 2009 | Latimer, IA | N8138B | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while flying at a low altitude. |
| Jun 28, 2009 | Rimrock, WA | N4396R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and h…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. |
| Jun 01, 2009 | Uddevalla, SW | SE-GUP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government. |
| May 11, 2009 | Santa Cruz, BL | CP-2492 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 06, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N726RJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Liquino, EC | HC-BFQ | Fatal (1) | substantial | None. |
| Jan 09, 2009 | Hardin, KY | N28RP | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use. |
| Dec 18, 2008 | Goodland, FL | N967SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions. |
| Dec 10, 2008 | Lompoc, CA | N6461E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Dec 06, 2008 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | N369ES | Fatal (4) | substantial | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft. |