Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 05, 2014 Larimore, ND N510ND Incident substantial
Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…

Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.
Apr 01, 2014 Anacortes, WA N19982 Incident substantial The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Mar 26, 2014 Inarajan, USA N9551L Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali…

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Mar 23, 2014 Knoxville, TN N8893V Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
Mar 22, 2014 Mt Olive, NC N8988B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
Mar 21, 2014 Marine City, MI N739RX Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 14, 2014 Brooksville, FL N80457 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
Mar 08, 2014 Charlottesville, VA N5423J Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Mar 07, 2014 Pittstown, NJ N1319U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Mar 05, 2014 Jackson, TN N9417Z Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the lower vacuum pump.
Feb 26, 2014 South Bend, IN N9801V Incident substantial The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.
Feb 25, 2014 Ramona, CA N91712 Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision wi…

The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Feb 15, 2014 Mansfield, MA N2143X Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.
Feb 15, 2014 Glendale, AZ N738BH Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a tax…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
Feb 13, 2014 Ellsworth, KS N816KS Incident substantial the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Feb 04, 2014 Eastsound, WA N78330 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
Feb 03, 2014 Fort Pierce, FL N828BM Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 27, 2014 Immokalee, FL N21670 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 26, 2014 Milan, IL N4VN Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t…

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.
Jan 05, 2014 Cotulla, TX N55277 Incident substantial
The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the acc…

The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.
Dec 24, 2013 Miami, FL N17223 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing.
Dec 23, 2013 Fullerton, CA N80238 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Dec 15, 2013 Bethel, AK N20109 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Dec 13, 2013 Farmingdale, NJ N2854E Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 24, 2013 New Orleans, LA N113SF Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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