Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Englewood, CO | N20747 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo. |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Weslaco, TX | N2037Y | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. |
| Jul 13, 2024 | West Bend, WI | N129GW | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 02, 2024 | San Diego, CA | N74C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Terryville, CT | N78445 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 26, 2024 | Pierson, FL | N1254D | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing…The flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing. |
| May 02, 2024 | West Chicago, IL | N20095 | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway. |
| May 01, 2024 | Westminster, MD | N1377U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent aborted landing. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Manassas, VA | N8337X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions condu…The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 06, 2024 | HUASNA, CA | N8907B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control. |
| Mar 24, 2024 | Opelika, AL | N863AU | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly. |
| Mar 09, 2024 | Homestead, FL | N5171H | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of car…A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Clarion, IA | N35719 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts. |
| Feb 20, 2024 | San Marcos, TX | N6762A | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations. |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Pierson, FL | N8257L | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Terrell, TX | N8805Z | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Vera Cruz, OF | PT-OOB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Orlando, FL | N91PF | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 02, 2023 | Arlington, TX | N397ES | Minor | substantial |
A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence…A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Compton, CA | N733ZN | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, wh…The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, which resulted in water entering the fuel tanks through the filler caps. |
| Aug 03, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA | N860TW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate …The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Long Beach, CA | N3307E | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar. |
| Jun 18, 2023 | Seymore, TN | N12395 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun an…The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. |
| May 29, 2023 | Divide, CO | N8098X | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 19, 2023 | Seattle, WA | N2550L | Minor | substantial | A stuck exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced water ditching. |