Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2017 | Providenciales, TK | PR-RTS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 24, 2017 | Union Mills, NC | N91SP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Monroe, MI | N4491R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a har…The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Valley Springs, CA | N54873 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering for landing and his decision to land on a surface with obstructions. |
| Dec 09, 2017 | Algona, IA | N8856B | Incident | substantial | The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Everett, WA | N4801D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Dec 07, 2017 | Auburn, WA | N2351U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Dec 02, 2017 | Park Rapids, MN | N524ND | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground. |
| Dec 02, 2017 | Huntingdon, TN | N9730F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mech…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Dec 01, 2017 | Miami, FL | N537HF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to continue the landing after a loss of visual cues during a night landing. |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Bowie, MD | N474SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by the ins…The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by the instrument panel during the approach. |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Daytona Beach, FL | N452ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Nov 25, 2017 | Oloh, MS | N739KW | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust). |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Pittsford, VT | N4676L | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorient…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Maple Lake, MN | N734VH | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Nov 20, 2017 | San Diego, CA | N172SX | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Nov 19, 2017 | Chico, CA | N9678Q | Minor | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Nov 19, 2017 | San Jose, CA | N52492 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on…The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the airplane's initial climb. |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Opa Locka, FL | N6102R | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because …A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative landing gear unsafe warning horn and the low voltage warning light. |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Pompano, FL | N75919 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise. |
| Nov 09, 2017 | Trenton, NJ | N2138W | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 07, 2017 | Bonners Ferry, ID | N55234 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Nov 04, 2017 | Hatch, NM | N251CH | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Nov 02, 2017 | Redding, CA | N2103T | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landin…The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence. |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Old Bridge, NJ | N6384D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |