Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2004 | Yuba City, CA | C-GTKX | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Webster, WI | N3599F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Brownville Junc, ME | N12959 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain.…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2004 | Monarch Crest, CO | N911JR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircra…the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall. |
| Aug 01, 2004 | Waterloo, AL | N970SP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water. |
| Jul 18, 2004 | Algarrobo, CI | CC-PJO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 2004 | Brookville, OH | N9731V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed…The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Paris, AR | N46174 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the tre…the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the low altitude, the pilot's inability to see objects and the terrain, and the trees. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Edinburgh, NY | N8358X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight. |
| Jun 15, 2004 | Trinidad, BL | CP-1613 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Madisonville, TN | N8777U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. |
| May 10, 2004 | Curico, CI | CC-CWP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Moselle, MS | N75812 | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower. |
| Jan 20, 2004 | Grass Valley, CA | N99LR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object clearance altitude. …the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object clearance altitude. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to return to the origin airport in the face of deteriorating weather conditions instead of diverting to a more suitable alternate. |
| Dec 26, 2003 | Vacaville, CA | N7668G | Fatal (1) | — | the pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure. |
| Dec 23, 2003 | Shiona, EC | HC-BAS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 2003 | Grand Saline, TX | N78189 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind. |
| Oct 21, 2003 | Olive Branch, MS | N75510 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terra…The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the wing flaps for takeoff. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Perry, GA | N13375 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss …The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall. |
| Sep 06, 2003 | New Braunfels, TX | N7632G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff. |
| Aug 29, 2003 | Malaga, SP | EC-EUK | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 2003 | Isle, MN | N1606F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional fac…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors. |
| Jul 09, 2003 | McAllen, TX | N13368 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | McKinney, TX | N166ME | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor …The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the impact with a bird, which affected the performance of the airplane. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | Skagway, AK | N736QK | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Fac…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog. |