Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 09, 2022 BARRANCOMINAS, OF HK2573 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 2022 Clearfield, PA N9619H Incident substantial A sudden partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Aug 30, 2022 Gates Mills, OH N204BE Serious (1) substantial
The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failu…

The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly perform a magneto check that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Aug 28, 2022 Olivet, MI N46202 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
Aug 25, 2022 Kissimmee, FL N9968F Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runw…

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway.
Aug 21, 2022 Malloca, SP EC-ETC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 2022 Pacific Ocean, CA N9670V Fatal (1) unk Undetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located.
Aug 18, 2022 Atlantic Ocean, AO N6713A Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's suicide.
Aug 12, 2022 Jamestown, NY N4751F Serious (2) substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be definitively determined.
Aug 11, 2022 Assens, DA OY-AHY Incident — Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2022 Kahului, HI N84352 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting winds while maneuvering on the ground.
Aug 07, 2022 McCarthy, AK N171Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.
Jul 30, 2022 Longmont, CO N6587E Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instr…

The flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instructor’s delayed recovery that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Jul 28, 2022 Mukuchi - Sangar, RS RA-67332 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 2022 Barnstable, MA N7437G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 25, 2022 Qualicum Beach, CA C-GGSN Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 2022 Saint Joseph, IL N9688Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing.
Jul 17, 2022 Lawrenceville, GA N62405 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Jul 08, 2022 Friend, NE N5177H Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to a stuck valve.
Jul 08, 2022 South Portland, ME N9946Q Serious (2) substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Jul 08, 2022 Portland, OR N90558 Incident substantial The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Jul 07, 2022 Silver Springs, NV N7609X Minor substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jul 04, 2022 Akron, OH N12115 Serious (2) substantial The pilots’ improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 26, 2022 Cleveland, MS N97789 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.
Jun 22, 2022 Lancaster, OH N9556H Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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