Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2021 | Eagle Butte, SD | N5340R | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod. |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Petaluma, CA | N996RA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the…The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function. |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Mount Pocono, PA | N5185U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of aircraft control following a bounced landing. |
| Jun 20, 2021 | Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID | N79523 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Clarksville, TN | N35585 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 13, 2021 | Groton, CT | N430EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign. |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Fields, OR | N20406 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Yelm, WA | N513WF | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Saint James, LA | N365CP | Incident | substantial | The in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign. |
| Jun 02, 2021 | Washington, CA | N3871L | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during an enroute climb due to a stuck exhaust valve and multiple failed piston compression rings. |
| May 16, 2021 | Finca El Estanco – Municipio de Tenjo, Cundinamrca, CO | HK4418G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 2021 | Gulf Shores, AL | N5170K | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around. |
| May 12, 2021 | Johnson City, TN | N6344E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles …The student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind. |
| May 08, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | N54140 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing. |
| May 08, 2021 | Miami, FL | N9795B | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 05, 2021 | Lewiston, ID | N733BT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence. |
| May 02, 2021 | Martinsville, VA | N1089D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper pitch control during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike and a runway excursion. |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Fredericksburg, VA | N80874 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the center…The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the right brake torque plate. The right brake became stuck when actuated and sometimes required prying to release. After the torque plate was replaced, the brake functioned without any anomalies. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Venice, FL | N60457 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Bellingham, WA | N51380 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent nose over. |
| Apr 06, 2021 | Orangeburg, SC | N22467 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 06, 2021 | Fayetteville, NC | N5424R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Toledo, SP | EC-FJS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Watkins, CO | N786CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the instructor pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot’s takeoff. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Boynton Beach, FL | N5631E | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |