Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03, 1994 | MIAMI, FL | N707PP | Fatal (1) | — | The passenger committed suicide. |
| Nov 30, 1994 | LAWTON, OK | N7099A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF RESULTING IN A STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE DOWNWIND RUNWAY AND H…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF RESULTING IN A STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE DOWNWIND RUNWAY AND HIS FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABBLE RUNWAY. |
| Nov 18, 1994 | DEMING, NM | N54378 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE IN MOUTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE RISING TERRAIN AND GUSTY, HIGH WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Nov 15, 1994 | SPRINGERVILLE, AZ | N7178G | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's diverted attention and overconfidence i…the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's diverted attention and overconfidence in the aircraft's ability to fly slow were factors in this accident. |
| Nov 13, 1994 | LOUISVILLE, GA | N8200L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING A LOW PASS MANEUVER. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE VICINITY OF THE LOW PASS. |
| Nov 09, 1994 | KLAMATH FALLS, OR | N584WA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE VFR PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE WITH THE MOUN…THE VFR PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN BELOW HIM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DOWNDRAFT. |
| Oct 31, 1994 | GERTON, NC | N5338D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND HIS INTENTIONAL VISUAL FLIGHT INTO IMC. |
| Oct 09, 1994 | FANCY GAP, VA | N734NB | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are: fog, rain, VFR flight in…The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are: fog, rain, VFR flight into IMC, inexperience and mountainous terrain. |
| Oct 08, 1994 | OCHOPEE, FL | N4851D | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT UNTIL IMPACT IN A SWAMP. |
| Sep 05, 1994 | TRUCKEE, CA | N3745B | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. …FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, IMPROPER TRIM SETTING FOR TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE'S EXCESSIVE GROSS WEIGHT, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE/MODEL OF AIRPLANE. |
| Sep 03, 1994 | JACKPOT, NV | N21704 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a moonless night departure over an area without ground reference…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a moonless night departure over an area without ground reference lights. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience. |
| Aug 26, 1994 | LARAMIE, WY | N79444 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. DOWNDRAFT WIND ON THE LEE SIDE OF THE RIDGELINE WAS A FACTOR. |
| Aug 16, 1994 | BIG LAKE, AK | N5198A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FOG, AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED. |
| Aug 14, 1994 | ATLANTA, GA | N9340D | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use …The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use of flaps during takeoff. |
| Jul 18, 1994 | PATOS ISLAND, WA | N7417G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS (MARIJUANA), AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAIN…THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS (MARIJUANA), AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM TREES, WHILE TAKING OFF TOWARD THE CLOSED END OF A COVE. |
| Jul 17, 1994 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N1259U | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff and his failure to retract the flaps prior to departure. A fac…the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff and his failure to retract the flaps prior to departure. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Jul 15, 1994 | INDIAN SHORES, FL | N2827V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A BIRD COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN PILOT INCAPACITATION. |
| Jul 13, 1994 | TROUT RUN, PA | N3150E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | RUNNING SPRINGS, CA | N64193 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the flying pilot's operation of the aircraft at an altitude that did not provide sufficient terrain clearance necessary to recover from an inadvertent…the flying pilot's operation of the aircraft at an altitude that did not provide sufficient terrain clearance necessary to recover from an inadvertent, pilot-induced stall. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | PORT ANGELES, WA | N8025B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | LACK OF OIL AND CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| May 31, 1994 | ROOSEVELT, AZ | N6305J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water c…the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water conditions which may have affected the pilot's perception of his actual height above the water. |
| May 28, 1994 | RICHMOND, IN | N733DW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRPLANES. |
| May 13, 1994 | ARLINGTON, TX | N98723 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, WHILE MANEUVERING IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT. |
| Apr 09, 1994 | JULIAN, CA | N6242D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 16, 1994 | DULCE, NM | N4663V | Fatal (4) | destroyed | FAILURE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND CALCULATE PERFORMANCE DATA. |