Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2015 | Circleville, TX | N8282L | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy…The failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy terrain and a subsequent nose-over. |
| Mar 23, 2015 | Camarillo, CA | N2104H | Incident | substantial | The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage occurred were not determined. |
| Mar 08, 2015 | Newport, RI | N65645 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted …The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 07, 2015 | Richmond, VA | N144ME | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Kankakee, IL | N54974 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare. |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Nashua, NH | N35560 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator'…The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway. |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Holland, MI | N7061G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Jan 16, 2015 | New Castle, PA | N7079Q | Incident | substantial | Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 06, 2015 | Norfolk, VA | N2102P | Incident | substantial |
The engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations a…The engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing. |
| Jan 05, 2015 | Marquette, MI | N6591H | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Jan 04, 2015 | Fresno, CA | N2948U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Obyan, USA | N12915 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions. |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Sarasota, FL | N60155 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engin…The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor. |
| Nov 03, 2014 | Everglades City, FL | N696PT | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely m…The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway. |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Miami, FL | N97277 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage. |
| Oct 26, 2014 | Santa Monica, CA | N353MV | Incident | substantial |
The separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the m…The separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions. |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Apopka, FL | N1533V | Incident | substantial |
The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight i…The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions. |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Hawthorne, CA | N564AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Lake Havasu, AZ | N1590W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Thermal, CA | N738TJ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil. |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Leesburg, FL | N13394 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could n…The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. |
| Sep 14, 2014 | Naples, FL | N21670 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to la…The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Oxford, WI | N3510Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing. |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Santa Ynez, CA | N10033 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces. |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Oxford, NC | N8432U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for w…The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. |