Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2019 | Vereeniging, SF | ZS-DAC | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Augusta, GA | N80931 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, run…The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence. |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Louisville, KY | N6097G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-o…The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplane |
| Oct 13, 2019 | Palmer, AK | N7267A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine pow…The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2019 | St. Augustine, FL | N309BR | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing. |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Manville, NJ | N78192 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox. |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Plant City, FL | N739RT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Baska, Krk Island, HR | 9A-DMG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N796WW | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway sig…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Hemet, CA | N5229F | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Sep 08, 2019 | Mekoryuk, AK | N737NJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. |
| Sep 02, 2019 | La Grange, TX | N212BS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 18, 2019 | Daytona Beach, FL | N408ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot entering the taxiway's failure to see and avoid the airplane established on the taxiway |
| Aug 09, 2019 | Chicago, IL | N9837L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing. |
| Aug 04, 2019 | Bayse, VA | N424BC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 04, 2019 | Ocean City, MD | N197ME | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Oshkosh, WI | N79575 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total l…The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Mt. Sterling, KY | N9548W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway…The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Van Nuys, CA | N737DW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact w…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Kingston, OK | N8251L | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Denver, CO | N403FR | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway …The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Grand Canyon, AZ | N1079M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Ocean City, MD | N9715B | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Elkton, FL | N35585 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent …The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Vineyard Haven, MA | N677DM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which…The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree. |