Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2000 | LUBBOCK, TX | N5682T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the fuel …The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the fuel system due to an inadequate checkout by a flight instructor, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 07, 2000 | MANILLA, AR | N20179 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. |
| Jan 17, 2000 | LIBERAL, KS | N12654 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining proper glidepath on the ILS approach, the pilot's improper decision to continue the approach below the glidepath, and the pi…the pilot not maintaining proper glidepath on the ILS approach, the pilot's improper decision to continue the approach below the glidepath, and the pilot's failure to perform a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility, and the fog. |
| Jan 02, 2000 | DOS PALOS, CA | N7249T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle …A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle shaft. |
| Dec 17, 1999 | CONCORD, CA | N738UA | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock. |
| Dec 12, 1999 | SPRINGHILL, LA | N739ST | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilo…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. |
| Nov 23, 1999 | GREENFIELD, IN | N65668 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining aircraft control. A contributing factor was the student's aural perception. |
| Oct 29, 1999 | PINEVILLE, LA | N5301E | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Oct 02, 1999 | WOLFEBORO, NH | N6921X | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 24, 1999 | GALENA, AK | N5309R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dark night which hampered location of a nearby closed, and unlit, …The pilot's failure to refuel, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dark night which hampered location of a nearby closed, and unlit, airstrip. |
| Sep 19, 1999 | HONEOYE FALLS, NY | N6941A | Minor | substantial | the pilot's loss of directional control after landing. A factor in the accident were ruts in the turf runway that were hidden from view. |
| Sep 11, 1999 | DALEVILLE, IN | N172DJ | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 22, 1999 | PEYTON, CO | N5696T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch. |
| Jul 16, 1999 | TAFT, CA | N46451 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of the wrong runway in consideration of the wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. The pil…The pilot's selection of the wrong runway in consideration of the wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's decision to abort the landing attempt with inadequate runway remaining for the takeoff phase was also causal. |
| Jul 12, 1999 | FALMOUTH, KY | N3213L | Minor | substantial | A stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Jul 06, 1999 | ADDISON, IL | N739ND | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel selector positioning resulting in fuel starvation during cruise. |
| Jun 15, 1999 | NEEDLES, CA | N6448B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, whi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a construction sign during the initial climb. |
| Jun 14, 1999 | EASTON, WA | N62800 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and th…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and the soft/rough terrain on which the aborted takeoff took place. |
| Jun 13, 1999 | SEYMOUR, TN | N5494K | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around earlier resulting in a long landing, insufficient runway remaining to stop, and subsequent in flight c…The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around earlier resulting in a long landing, insufficient runway remaining to stop, and subsequent in flight collision with a marked power line during an aborted landing. |
| May 31, 1999 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N1223F | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision …The flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, delay in executing a go-around, retracting the flaps to 10 degrees prematurely, and high density altitude. |
| May 27, 1999 | COVINGTON, WA | N5120D | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his subsequent improper execution of the go-around procedure, resulting in collisi…The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his subsequent improper execution of the go-around procedure, resulting in collision with trees off the departure end of the runway. Factors included the student pilot's lack of total experience, and trees off the departure end. |
| May 20, 1999 | MILLINGTON, TN | N5363T | Minor | substantial |
Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice and the terrain condition at the forced …Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice and the terrain condition at the forced landing site. |
| May 08, 1999 | LANCASTER, TX | N101PD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 25, 1999 | LAKE GENEVA, WI | N64373 | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the ditch. |
| Apr 14, 1999 | LAKELAND, FL | N833G | Minor | destroyed |
Failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair…Failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair collision with another airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway. |