Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2013 | St. Augustine, FL | N873EF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind. |
| Nov 12, 2013 | Juneau, AK | N709SB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Oct 14, 2013 | Christmas, FL | N65704 | Incident | substantial | An inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight. |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Tomball, TX | N999UF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees. |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Rio Vista, TX | N8878B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulte…The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remediation. |
| Sep 09, 2013 | Long Beach, CA | N42EP | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve. |
| Sep 08, 2013 | Shellman Bluff, GA | N7619X | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing. |
| Sep 04, 2013 | Council Bluff, IA | N368ES | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. |
| Sep 01, 2013 | Deer Valley, AZ | N2134M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-a…The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures. |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Apex, NC | N3513S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent aircraft noseover. |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N6065P | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose land…The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Miami, FL | N5232D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Mitchellville, MD | N98923 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewhe…The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination. |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Manassas, VA | N740SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Indianapolis, IN | N45EF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Sisters, OR | N8141X | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosio…A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Kankakee, IL | N5148A | Incident | substantial | The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Middletown, DE | N647SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Metaline Falls, WA | N8160L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing. |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Prescott, AZ | N544ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 08, 2013 | Kent, WA | N4886V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the certified flight instructor and student pilot to complete the landing checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. |
| Aug 03, 2013 | Portsmouth, NH | N645PD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved co…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock. |
| Aug 03, 2013 | Knoxville, TN | N737PD | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Mesquite, TX | N738RQ | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind co…The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions. |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Tell City, IN | N3012E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing. |