Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 14, 2018 Vergennes, VT N73345 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing.
Oct 05, 2018 Stockton, CA N78239 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Sep 30, 2018 Somerset, PA N4001F Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 24, 2018 Winter Haven, FL N6950A Incident substantial
The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to con…

The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 12, 2018 Roche Harbor, WA N24ME Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.
Sep 01, 2018 Karluk, AK N3835S Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch for a soft-field landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Aug 27, 2018 Winchester, VA N53051 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Aug 23, 2018 Churchville, MD N419SP Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a power box.
Aug 20, 2018 Burlington, VT N557SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aug 09, 2018 Greeley, CO N20JA Incident substantial
The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted i…

The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and safety pilot during the landing and go-around.
Aug 06, 2018 Crystal River, FL N9608H Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 04, 2018 Sallisaw, OK N707TM Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 29, 2018 Grand Prairie, TX N24144 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during takeoff with a crosswind.
Jul 28, 2018 Wadsworth, OH N4855G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 26, 2018 Spring, TX N865CP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 25, 2018 Meadow Lakes, AK N171Q Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jul 22, 2018 Colorado Springs, CO N99243 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jul 17, 2018 Chicago, IL N969RR Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
Jul 17, 2018 Nashville, TN N7880G Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jul 13, 2018 Batavia, OH N12064 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 08, 2018 Beaver Falls, PA N984BT Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jul 02, 2018 Troy, MI N6508K Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing during an aborted go-around.
Jun 20, 2018 Bruington, VA N8090X Incident substantial The pilot’s improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
Jun 17, 2018 Fullerton, CA N734RS Incident substantial
The National Transportation Safety Board did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docke…

The National Transportation Safety Board did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Jun 14, 2018 Salem, IL N98395 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing the airplane on the ramp.
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.
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