Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1994 | MASSENA, NY | N5435K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. |
| Jun 17, 1994 | LAMBERTVILLE, MI | N737YW | Minor | substantial | THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN A FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. |
| Jun 11, 1994 | SUISUN CITY, CA | N7112T | Minor | destroyed | undetermined. |
| Jun 10, 1994 | YORK, PA | N5522R | Minor | substantial | the loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 04, 1994 | VALENCIA, CA | N734ZK | Minor | substantial | the pilot's selection of an unsuitable field for an off-airport landing and attempted takeoff. |
| May 23, 1994 | PAGE, AZ | N1422E | Minor | substantial | THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL. |
| May 16, 1994 | ARVIN, CA | N738VE | Minor | substantial | a fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear teeth. |
| May 14, 1994 | FERNANDINA, FL | N99998 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO GROUND IMPACT. |
| Apr 30, 1994 | MONARCH, MT | N739CW | Minor | substantial | POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS DOWNDRAFTS. |
| Mar 23, 1994 | SANTA MARIA, CA | N13620 | Minor | destroyed |
AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF AN INCORRECT MODEL MAGNETO BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN…AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF AN INCORRECT MODEL MAGNETO BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED AIRPLANE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. |
| Mar 18, 1994 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | N9585B | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN, AT THE PROPER SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN AND CONTACT WITH A FENCE. A FACTOR WAS THE FAI…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN, AT THE PROPER SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN AND CONTACT WITH A FENCE. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW HIS INITIAL AIR TRAFFIC INSTRUCTIONS. |
| Mar 06, 1994 | MT. STERLING, KY | N19679 | Minor | substantial |
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE WHICH RESULTED IN THE DISCONNECTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THE CARBURETOR AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS…INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE WHICH RESULTED IN THE DISCONNECTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THE CARBURETOR AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS WERE THE ANNUAL INSPECTION NOT PERFORMED, AND COMPLACENCY. |
| Feb 12, 1994 | NEW CUYAMA, CA | N7333G | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. |
| Dec 31, 1993 | CHEYENNE, WY | N3734F | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH WINDS, GUSTS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE OPERATING IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Nov 28, 1993 | PANOCHE, CA | N65922 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition …the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition created by the hills immediately off the departure end of the dirt airstrip. |
| Nov 09, 1993 | MOBERLY, MO | N35537 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the pilot-in-command to use all of the available runway. |
| Nov 01, 1993 | MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR | N6629H | Minor | substantial | A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Oct 24, 1993 | WOODVILLE, TX | N317BB | Minor | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. |
| Sep 25, 1993 | LONG ISLAND, TK | N8676U | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1993 | TANGIER ISLAND, VA | N5347J | Minor | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING A GO-AROUND. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE CROSSWIND CONDITION. |
| Sep 06, 1993 | PRICE, UT | N8067E | Minor | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL. |
| Aug 28, 1993 | ATIGAN PASS, AK | N80303 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Aug 02, 1993 | YELLOW PINE, ID | N9554H | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PROXIMITY OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Jul 29, 1993 | MONROE, WA | N734DL | Minor | substantial |
THE IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGH…THE IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS, UNAVAILABILITY OF RUNWAY LIGHTS, AND LACK OF RECENT NIGHT FLIGHT TIME BY THE PIC. |
| Jul 19, 1993 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N99BW | Minor | destroyed | TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INACCURATE FUEL COMSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. |