Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2021 | Timisoara, OF | D-EABG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Wenatchee, WA | N51547 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | N12573 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Hayward, CA | N737GL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing. |
| Aug 19, 2021 | New Braunfels, TX | N55245 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Louisville, KY | N62LU | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 09, 2021 | Reno, NV | N5735R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2021 | Prestwick, UK | G-DRAM | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2021 | Athol, ID | N4110L | Incident | substantial | The failure of the windshield during spin recovery for reasons that were not determined. |
| Aug 06, 2021 | Miami, FL | N5412D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | N53350 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane'…The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Iron Mountain, MI | N6778A | Minor | substantial |
The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane ta…The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane taxiing nearby. |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Waxhaw, NC | N3090U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in the off position and the elevated density altitude. |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Martinsburg, WV | N805CP | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff. |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Farmingdale, NY | N73334 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiing |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Eagle River, AK | N65698 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator t…An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed and all applicable airworthiness directives complied with in accordance with federal regulations. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Kernville, CA | N728KG | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Almoguera, SP | EC-DCP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Brooksville, FL | N472SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Renton, WA | N46287 | Incident | substantial | The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Rochester, NY | N489MA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive speed and improper landing flare which resulted in abnormal runway contact, porpoising, and substantial damage. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Skwentna, AK | N7137T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not …A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 11, 2021 | Eagle Butte, SD | N5340R | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod. |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Petaluma, CA | N996RA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the…The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function. |
| Jul 08, 2021 | Beirut, OF | OD-AAB | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |