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 19, 2008 | York, NE | N4380Q | Fatal (2) | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 09, 2008 | El Trebolar, CI | CC-KAZ | Fatal (3) | substantial | None. |
| Aug 08, 2008 | Incline Village, NV | N15963 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the fli…The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the mountainous terrain, and the pilot's medical condition. |
| Aug 04, 2008 | Gearhart, OR | N828CC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. |
| Jul 27, 2008 | McMurray, WA | N75558 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceiling…The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Sa Pobla, SP | EC-IRP | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2008 | Oceanside, CA | N2436F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Failure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver. |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Pahala, HI | N13713 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from h…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. |
| May 30, 2008 | Monticello, UT | N389ES | Fatal (2) | substantial | The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009. |
| May 03, 2008 | McCall, ID | N4008F | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contribu…The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot. |
| Apr 11, 2008 | Roseglen, ND | N7490G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night …The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol. |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Indiantown, FL | N284SP | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of t…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn. |
| Mar 08, 2008 | Gun Barrel City, TX | N13246 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Corona, CA | N737EJ | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. |
| Jan 12, 2008 | Clearwater, FL | N7100Q | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplan…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the design gross weight. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Marlow, OK | N6555D | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the …The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind. |
| Nov 03, 2007 | Gladwin, MI | N8353L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects. |
| Oct 29, 2007 | Palm Springs, CA | N21101 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb, and his impairment from alcohol. |
| Sep 08, 2007 | Mansfield, MA | N19952 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the acciden…The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight. |
| Sep 04, 2007 | Kelleys Island, OH | N1301Y | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night con…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night conditions which resulted in the lack of ground references during the takeoff. |
| Sep 02, 2007 | Union Star, MO | N1502V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident was the pilot performing buzzing maneuvers. |
| Aug 16, 2007 | Rochester, NY | N738JE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failuire to maitain adequate airspeed during a turning maneuver which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 14, 2007 | Yellow Pine, ID | N6233E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong routing through mountainous terrain and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. |
| Jun 03, 2007 | Meranges, SP | EC-HOT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 09, 2007 | Page, AZ | N6267D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon. |