Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2016 | Fulton, MO | N78242 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising. |
| Aug 09, 2016 | Arlington, TX | N544SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 04, 2016 | Everett, WA | N4801D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. |
| Aug 03, 2016 | Palm Springs, CA | N5203H | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over in rough t…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over in rough terrain. |
| Aug 02, 2016 | Lewiston, MT | N734GM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was adjusted and locked, which resulted in his seat sliding aft during the takeoff roll, and the subsequen…The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was adjusted and locked, which resulted in his seat sliding aft during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion. |
| Aug 02, 2016 | Neenah, WI | N46459 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the va…A loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the vacuum pump from the engine, and his misconception that he could operate the airplane without the pump. |
| Aug 02, 2016 | Oak Island, NC | N24447 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Jul 31, 2016 | Newark, IL | N211FC | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve fail…The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul. |
| Jul 30, 2016 | Kissimmee, FL | N1688C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jul 29, 2016 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | N5322P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane'…The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing. |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Rexburg, ID | N3677S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to retract the flaps during a go-around in high density altitude conditions, resulting in the airplane's inability to clim…The student pilot's failure to retract the flaps during a go-around in high density altitude conditions, resulting in the airplane's inability to climb and a subsequent collision with terrain and nose over. |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Chesterfield, MO | N128RM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Jul 17, 2016 | Emmett, ID | N8184B | Incident | — | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. |
| Jul 10, 2016 | Kahului, HI | N335SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing. |
| Jul 08, 2016 | San Diego, CA | N9488G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, which resulted in an impact with a stationary fuel truck. |
| Jul 05, 2016 | Wonder Lake, IL | N6576H | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airpla…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway. |
| Jul 02, 2016 | Salmon, ID | N7748U | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate w…A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate water from the fuel system. |
| Jul 02, 2016 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N65645 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with a sign. |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Manhattan, KS | N5100V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which r…The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead. |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Bountiful, UT | N52071 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of dire…The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire. |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Stamford, TX | N9318B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure. |
| Jun 29, 2016 | Frederick, MD | N2473G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial da…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Jun 26, 2016 | Hollywood, FL | N734UF | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 26, 2016 | Flushing, MI | N21553 | Incident | substantial |
The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the a…The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane. |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Lancaster, OH | N19820 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |