Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2019 | Vineyard Haven, MA | N677DM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which…The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree. |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Anji, CH | B-10NH | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2019 | Newport, OR | N9919V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss …The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 06, 2019 | Oxford, MS | N994CP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with…The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Montville, ME | N1516E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn,…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Manteo, NC | N78658 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Greer, SC | N724BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culve…The pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert. |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N606JA | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight …The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent impact with a pole. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Pescadero, CA | N3504A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Impact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located. |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Tulsa, OK | N9200B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact wit…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign. |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Fullerton, CA | N64460 | Incident | substantial |
Partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air…Partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection. |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Lebanon, KY | N75903 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over. |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Tampa, FL | N84402 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Sailagouse, France, FR | F-GEJD | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2019 | Yellow Pine, ID | N5344R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun…The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain. |
| Jun 08, 2019 | ORLANDO, FL | N1589D | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of direc…The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and subsequent substantial damage. |
| Jun 03, 2019 | Culpeper, VA | N1930V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing. |
| May 31, 2019 | Keti Bandar, OF | AP-BAJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 2019 | Genk/Zwartbeg, BE | D-EPCE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 2019 | Nogalas, AZ | N273EB | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow company policy and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| May 23, 2019 | Stafford, VA | N64003 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 15, 2019 | Manvel, TX | N5788R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch. |
| May 14, 2019 | Tomball, TX | N8159U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent …The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. |
| May 11, 2019 | Dexter, MI | N21794 | Serious (2) | substantial | The airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| May 06, 2019 | Red Rock, AZ | N8887U | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |