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 24, 2025 | Zanesville, OH | N7805G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Palm Bay, FL | N6124D | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | N708LU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Poleta, CA | N13221 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Lancaster, CA | N5199J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Oxford, CT | N34LC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with te…The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Nov 05, 2025 | Grantsburg, WI | N9490H | Incident | substantial | The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions. |
| Nov 04, 2025 | Trinidad, OF | CP-2719 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL | N825KS | Incident | substantial | The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing. |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Uljin, OF | HL1172 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Morona Santiago, OF | HC-BCV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2025 | North Lauderdale, FL | N1206U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Sandersville, GA | N4390L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Miami, FL | N433PT | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Petersburg, AK | N80628 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2025 | West Milford, NJ | N677DM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial act…The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain. |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Lathrop, CA | N103VK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2025 | Bluffton, OH | N64203 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Oct 02, 2025 | North La Junta, CO | N617SP | Minor | substantial | The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Punxsutawney, PA | N6703A | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Battle Ground, WA | N8219U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Hayden, ID | N7373A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted. |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Anacortes, WA | N6831A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Yakataga, AK | N4282F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Salisbury, CT | N78938 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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