Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | Higginsville, MO | N461CM | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night. |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Big Rapids, MI | N79300 | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff. |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Spring, TX | N75634 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Sep 23, 2020 | La Grange, NC | N5439E | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Riyadh, SA | N9056K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Lafayette, IN | N6330V | Incident | substantial |
The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up l…The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Houston, TX | N7562F | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Seeley Lake, MT | N3720R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which result…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Stanley, ID | N52700 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees a…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Cottage Grove, MN | N8488L | Fatal (3) | destroyed | A steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Wilmington, DE | N19813 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Stuart Island, WA | N172CS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over. |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Weston, FL | N65645 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 1 and 3 connecting rods from lack of lubrication. |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Springs, SF | ZE-OET | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ | N103VK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delay…The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action. |
| Aug 08, 2020 | Englewood, CO | N79110 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2020 | Valdau, RS | RA-67551 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2020 | Conway, AR | N13184 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2020 | San Jose, CA | N55231 | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern. |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Hudson, NY | N6705E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation. |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Blatten - VS, SZ | HB-TLF | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2020 | Wellington, FL | N1655V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing. |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N5280D | Incident | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower…The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller’s failure to provide information to each pilot regarding the position and intention of the other pilot. |
| Jul 12, 2020 | Concord, CA | N9559D | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway s…The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around. |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Pickens, SC | N737WA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |