Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2023 | Chapecó, BR | PR-COT | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 2023 | Loreto, OF | OB-1100 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Cleveland, TX | N621EW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airpla…The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights at the destination airport. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Auburn Hills, MI | N8768U | Minor | substantial |
The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturer…The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation. |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Roberta, GA | N4349R | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs. |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Toughkenamon, PA | N80619 | Minor | substantial |
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the a…The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Ventura, CA | N7917G | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve. |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Fort Collins, CO | N9049H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substan…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. |
| Sep 09, 2022 | BARRANCOMINAS, OF | HK2573 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 2022 | Silver Springs, NV | N7609X | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Lancaster, OH | N9556H | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Minot, ND | N737BW | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. |
| Jun 06, 2022 | Westminster, MD | N29501 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway …The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees. |
| May 28, 2022 | Canyon Lake, TX | N3842Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and t…The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Stockbridge, GA | N7572T | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of …The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of control |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Union, SC | N737UY | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Manhattan, KS | N9263H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial …The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an impact with terrain during an attempted go-around. |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Blanding, UT | N46055 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind condition…The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 03, 2022 | Houston, TX | N857CP | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions. |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Springtown, TX | N733KP | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Banning, CA | N9010H | Minor | substantial | The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a parked vehicle and hanger. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Murphysboro, IL | N737SY | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing. |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Trinidad, OF | CP-3060 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Old Bridge, NJ | N8074E | Minor | destroyed | The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Stanley, ID | N8509B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind. |