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 22, 2014 | Chatham, MA | N1066R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees. |
| Jul 17, 2014 | Hagerstown, MD | N97528 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Rockville, IN | N13SK | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magn…A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system. |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Edgewood, NM | N4842G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Edgewater, MD | N7368F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of contr…The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jul 01, 2014 | Joplin, MO | N468CM | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies t…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | Holland, MI | N19992 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | Danbury, CT | N7867G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine. |
| Jun 25, 2014 | Knox, IN | N1307C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control. |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Miami, FL | N621AA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 20, 2014 | St. Cloud, MN | N758HP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder not producing compression for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Alturas, CA | N6091R | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did …The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to stop. |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Frankfort, KY | N7540X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Jun 08, 2014 | Page, AZ | N5589E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perfor…The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb. |
| Jun 03, 2014 | Padre Island, TX | N734BY | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| May 30, 2014 | Fairbanks, AK | N8646U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low crui…The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low cruise flight altitude, which provided little time for the selection of suitable terrain for the forced landing or for engine restart procedures. |
| May 30, 2014 | Bluffton, OH | N5495K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 23, 2014 | Harrisburg, PA | N193ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 19, 2014 | Buckeye, AZ | N1590W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 09, 2014 | Deland, FL | N493ER | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student …The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Llano, TX | N9373F | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact fai…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Huntsville, AL | N35553 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Everett, WA | N1152Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with a sign. |
| Apr 08, 2014 | Albuquerque, NM | N5306U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Apr 07, 2014 | Daytona Beach, FL | N2630B | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantia…The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantial damage. |