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 18, 2010 | Albany, OH | N9771B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing cond…The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane. |
| Feb 14, 2010 | Genoa City, WI | N24CV | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a res…A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Ramona, CA | N35414 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Corona, CA | N8520U | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 17, 2009 | Honolulu, HI | N5329L | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll. |
| Sep 27, 2009 | Factoryville, PA | N5123E | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of c…The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Park Rapids, MN | N523ND | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Hillsville, VA | N734TV | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Rockaway, NJ | N6117R | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 14, 2009 | Boyd, TX | N2446F | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence. |
| Jun 27, 2009 | USAFA, CO | N52298 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the go-around. |
| Jun 22, 2009 | McCall, ID | N12463 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departur…A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure. |
| May 17, 2009 | Burlington, WA | N70323 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach. |
| Apr 27, 2009 | Chesterfield, SC | N9884Q | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer'…The partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended time before overhaul. |
| Apr 25, 2009 | Como, MS | N5683T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Big Bear Lake, CA | N6443E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to contin…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane. |
| Feb 14, 2009 | Ica, PE | OB-1093 | Minor | substantial | None. |
| Feb 09, 2009 | Bow, WA | N2404Y | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board. |
| Feb 07, 2009 | Atmautluak, AK | N5246D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight c…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit. |
| Nov 19, 2008 | Groton, CT | N2337F | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent profile to avoid trees during the night visual approach and the flight instructor’s inadequat…The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent profile to avoid trees during the night visual approach and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight. |
| Oct 23, 2008 | Coolidge, AZ | N7822T | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspecti…A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Sep 01, 2008 | Three Lakes, WI | N12809 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to en…The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | Huntington, IN | N733KC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake. |
| Aug 03, 2008 | Jefferson, NC | N73594 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankmen…A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankment adjacent to the runway. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Tomahawk, WI | N6520R | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug break…A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. |