Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04, 1996 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N739YR | Minor | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing. |
| Feb 24, 1996 | WEST JORDAN, UT | N76027 | Minor | destroyed | improper installation of the airplane's carburetor fuel lines by maintenance personnel. |
| Feb 18, 1996 | JACKSON, MS | N166F | Minor | substantial |
loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced land…loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jan 08, 1996 | LANTANA, FL | N800PB | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, while over water, which resulted in a forced landing/ditching at sea. |
| Dec 17, 1995 | BRYCEVILLE, FL | N75938 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot…The pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, and the lack of braking action on wet grass during the precautionary landing. |
| Nov 27, 1995 | KASILOF, AK | N4231F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | NORA SPRINGS, IA | N6094R | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high obstructions, and the airplane's excessive gross weight. |
| Oct 08, 1995 | CROCKETT, TX | N738DF | Minor | substantial |
failure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain …failure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| Oct 01, 1995 | SAVANNAH, GA | N9553H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the landing. |
| Sep 09, 1995 | KERRVILLE, TX | N4918G | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night. |
| Sep 01, 1995 | BONHAM, TX | N5798J | Minor | substantial | THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | PUT-IN-BAY, OH | N3680L | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: GARBLED RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ON THE…THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: GARBLED RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ON THE UNICOM FREQUENCY, AND THE RESULTANT TAILWIND FOR LANDING. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | CLARKSTON, MI | N738CL | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | PORT WASHINGTON, WI | N55404 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | HOPEDALE, MA | N8885V | Minor | destroyed |
the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a …the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a building. |
| Jul 30, 1995 | NORTH POLE, AK | N9192R | Minor | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, WHEN THERE WAS AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO REACH THE DESTINATION. |
| Jul 24, 1995 | RENO, NV | N65923 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component c…the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft. |
| Jul 23, 1995 | CARLSBAD, CA | N7141J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's poorly planned approach, misjudged distance/altitude, and failure to make a go-around. The pilot inadvertently becoming lost and disorien…The pilot's poorly planned approach, misjudged distance/altitude, and failure to make a go-around. The pilot inadvertently becoming lost and disoriented was a factor in this accident. |
| Jul 22, 1995 | WYANDOTTE, IN | N8599U | Minor | substantial |
the number three intake valve became stuck (seized), which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was …the number three intake valve became stuck (seized), which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. |
| Jun 28, 1995 | LAKE PLACID, FL | N96567 | Minor | substantial |
TOTAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL VENT SYSTEM RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUA…TOTAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL VENT SYSTEM RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR FAILURE OF THE MECHANIC TO IDENTIFY THAT THE VENTED AND NON-VENTED FUEL CAPS WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. |
| Jun 25, 1995 | ANAKTUVUK, AK | N4278Q | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALU…THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION, AND THE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS. |
| Jun 07, 1995 | ST. PETERSBUG, FL | N129EP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student on landing rollout. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (directional con…The pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student on landing rollout. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (directional control not maintained), and subsequent nose over. |
| May 07, 1995 | COLUSA, CA | N7358T | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's selection of an inadequate en route cruise altitude for the aerial observation flight, and his failure to identify and stop an inadvertent…the pilot's selection of an inadequate en route cruise altitude for the aerial observation flight, and his failure to identify and stop an inadvertent descent while flying over flooded terrain at a very low altitude. Lack of pilot experience in low level operations and glassy water were factors in this accident. |
| May 01, 1995 | TWISP, WA | N2548Y | Minor | substantial |
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY BOLT (NO COTTER KEY INSTALLED) BY UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS LED TO A FAILURE OF T…THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY BOLT (NO COTTER KEY INSTALLED) BY UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS LED TO A FAILURE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING AND SUBSEQUENT NOSEOVER DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. |
| Apr 17, 1995 | YOLO, CA | N80187 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. |