Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2021 | Williston, FL | N78604 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was th…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing light being off. |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Port Orange, FL | N116SV | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in…The separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the camshaft. |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Grass Valley, CA | N4977G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Con…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to an electrical issue. |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Auburn, CA | N84068 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate flare which resulted in a hard and bounced landing. |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Birchwood, AK | N35408 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Council Bluffs, IA | N767CG | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing. |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Kennesaw, GA | N9522L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Venice, FL | N782JA | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttl…Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight. |
| Sep 02, 2021 | Enterprise, OR | N3965S | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of direct…The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of directional control. |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Wenatchee, WA | N51547 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Timisoara, OF | D-EABG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Hayward, CA | N737GL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing. |
| Aug 19, 2021 | New Braunfels, TX | N55245 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Louisville, KY | N62LU | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 09, 2021 | Reno, NV | N5735R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2021 | Prestwick, UK | G-DRAM | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2021 | Athol, ID | N4110L | Incident | substantial | The failure of the windshield during spin recovery for reasons that were not determined. |
| Aug 06, 2021 | Miami, FL | N5412D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | N53350 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane'…The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing. |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Martinsburg, WV | N805CP | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff. |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Farmingdale, NY | N73334 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiing |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Almoguera, SP | EC-DCP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Brooksville, FL | N472SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Renton, WA | N46287 | Incident | substantial | The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Rochester, NY | N489MA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive speed and improper landing flare which resulted in abnormal runway contact, porpoising, and substantial damage. |