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 29, 2025 | Punxsutawney, PA | N6703A | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll. |
| 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 | Yakataga, AK | N4282F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Anacortes, WA | N6831A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Williston, FL | N345QA | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Lancaster, TX | N7774A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion…The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Farmingdale, NY | N6185U | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | N5181A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Goliad, TX | N8078L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Barsaloi, KE | 5Y-GMM | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Spring Hill, FL | N2460A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage. |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Air Force Academy, CO | N1401E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection. |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Gaithersburg, MD | N505LP | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s distraction during landing, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Albany, OR | N20490 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Baltimore, MD | N6208C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Ronan, MT | N734SW | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 05, 2025 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N1213F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Gainesville, TX | N62296 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | N121CW | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 2025 | Century, FL | N3254C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Manokotak, AK | N8085L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to …The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Wichita, KS | N1591V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Brookshire, TX | N7299Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. |
| May 26, 2025 | Monroe, WA | N6132G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with a ditch. |
| May 22, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | N6317D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excu…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
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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