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 02, 2007 | Bessemer, AL | N7109G | Fatal (2) | substantial | The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Feb 01, 2007 | Nadi, FJ | DQ-SKY | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 03, 2007 | Armstrong, TX | N3940R | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the clouds. low ceilings, and the pilot's limited night and instrument experience. |
| Nov 05, 2006 | Hominy, OK | N53443 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were th…The pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings. |
| Oct 25, 2006 | Escalante, UT | N9179D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience of flying on instruments on a dark night a…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience of flying on instruments on a dark night and in rainy weather. |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Brookville, IN | N8829U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional c…The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees. |
| Jul 19, 2006 | Petal, MS | N738KE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Jul 14, 2006 | El Rosario, SP | EC-HQR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2006 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | N4792D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees du…Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing. |
| Jun 22, 2006 | Newry, ME | N572BA | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Apr 25, 2006 | Montgomery Twp, PA | N7604G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | An impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason. |
| Apr 23, 2006 | Chugiak, AK | N5049A | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a…The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision. |
| Apr 18, 2006 | Toledo, SP | EC-IYF | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 2006 | Mitchellville, MD | N3536C | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspee…The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were the fog and snow. |
| Feb 12, 2006 | Samana, DR | HI-410CT | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 22, 2006 | Harrison, MI | N8540B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impai…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs. |
| Jan 03, 2006 | Mendoza, AR | PT-OJN | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 2005 | Gilroy, CA | N7383A | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of ai…The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low ceiling. |
| Dec 16, 2005 | Hana, HI | N542SP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 14, 2005 | Pinon, NM | N1257Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 24, 2005 | Barcelona, SP | EC-EME | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2005 | La Belle, FL | N99173 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to …The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps being stuck in the full down position. |
| Oct 14, 2005 | Rootstown, OH | N7768G | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other an…The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision. |
| Oct 09, 2005 | Union City, OH | N6085R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his sp…The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors. |
| Sep 16, 2005 | Saint Cloud, FL | N1814Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and …The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground. |