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 08, 1999 | DULCE, NM | N96212 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command becoming disoriented during cruise flight, and his intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions without proper ce…The pilot-in-command becoming disoriented during cruise flight, and his intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included snow, fog, obscuration and icing, the dark night light conditions, the rough terrain condition on which to make a forced landing, and the closed runway. |
| Apr 03, 1999 | RAMAPO, NY | N2743V | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervis…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo cross-country flight. |
| Mar 26, 1999 | FLORALA, AL | N8968B | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION WITH WATER. |
| Mar 19, 1999 | AGATE, CO | N1321F | Minor | substantial |
The development of carburetor ice resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing, th…The development of carburetor ice resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing, the dark night conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. |
| Feb 20, 1999 | EL MONTE, CA | N5174D | Minor | destroyed |
An in-flight fuel fire in the left forward doorpost due to an electrical arc from an adjacent map light switch puncturing a main fuel feed line. The …An in-flight fuel fire in the left forward doorpost due to an electrical arc from an adjacent map light switch puncturing a main fuel feed line. The manufacturer's inadequate design in routing the fuel line in close proximity to electrical arc sources in the doorpost is causal. A factor in the accident is the probable failure of the doorpost internal component configuration to conform to original design specifications due to aircraft aging issues. |
| Nov 27, 1998 | BRAINERD, MN | N52502 | Minor | substantial |
The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the tr…The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on the ground. |
| Nov 16, 1998 | ESSEX, MD | N5806A | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions. |
| Nov 08, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N8883V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. |
| Nov 08, 1998 | LIMA, SC | N4696G | Minor | destroyed | The flight instructor's intentional flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions. Factors were trees and mountainous terrain. |
| Oct 16, 1998 | CONROE, TX | N2513L | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows. |
| Sep 01, 1998 | LEESBURG, FL | N5797R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This result…The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled and eventually colliding with a fence. |
| Aug 07, 1998 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N116FR | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Aug 06, 1998 | OCEAN ISLE BCH, NC | N4103F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in excessive airspeed and altitude for a full stop landing. |
| Aug 02, 1998 | TUSKEGEE, AL | N7884U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| Jul 24, 1998 | NEW LENOX, IL | N4813D | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 18, 1998 | DOVER, DE | N5907R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Jul 03, 1998 | WATKINS, CO | N7780U | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability e…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability exceeded by the microburst, and rising terrain. |
| Jun 29, 1998 | FLUSHING, MI | N20043 | Minor | substantial |
was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide …was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how to fly a final approach and make a landing on the first quarter of the runway. |
| Jun 21, 1998 | GRAYS LAKE, IL | N99548 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's not performing a recovery from a bounced landing and his not maintaining directional control. A factor was soft terrain. |
| May 17, 1998 | MONUMENT VALLEY, UT | N65759 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of exp…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in type of operation and geographic area, mountainous terrain, and high density altitude. |
| May 17, 1998 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N64015 | Minor | destroyed |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were crosswind, high wind conditions, insufficient demonstra…The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were crosswind, high wind conditions, insufficient demonstrated crosswind component information provided by the manufacturer, and insufficient aircraft standards/requirements by the FAA. |
| May 11, 1998 | HANNIBAL, MO | N733HY | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough field in which the forced landing was made. |
| Apr 24, 1998 | SANFORD, FL | N9303D | Minor | substantial | The inadvertent stall of the airplane and inadequate supervision of the student by the CFI-PIC while performing a soft field takeoff. |
| Apr 19, 1998 | LONGMONT, CO | N6174K | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the aircraft during the landing touchdown. Factors were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of total flight experience. |
| Apr 11, 1998 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N73405 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |