Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2012 | Frederick, MD | N387AF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 16, 2012 | Skwentna, AK | N5874A | Incident | substantial | The improper decision of the driver of the all-terrain vehicle to enter an active runway. |
| Jun 15, 2012 | Tupelo, MS | N78794 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 15, 2012 | Churchville, MD | N73134 | Incident | substantial | The tractor operator's failure to confirm the landing airplane's position before entering an active runway, which resulted in a ground collision. |
| Jun 10, 2012 | Moscow Mills, MO | N3736R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Bend, OR | N698SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm. |
| May 28, 2012 | Hemet, CA | N216AF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi. |
| May 27, 2012 | Page, AZ | N21718 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. |
| May 27, 2012 | Gainesville, GA | N787LF | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the ac…The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions. |
| May 26, 2012 | Fort Scott, KS | N5258Y | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to re…The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps. |
| May 20, 2012 | Crossville, TN | N456MB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 11, 2012 | Immokalee, FL | N5253B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| May 07, 2012 | Spokane, WA | N54036 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 01, 2012 | Three Rivers, MI | N30380 | Incident | substantial | Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Glendale, AZ | N320ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Apr 19, 2012 | Richmond, KY | N28BC | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s prefl…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s inadequate fueling policies and procedures. |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Prescott, AZ | N17304 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Monroe, LA | N5253Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. |
| Apr 09, 2012 | Daytona Beach, FL | N375LP | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination. |
| Apr 05, 2012 | Pottstown, PA | N6871H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Midlothian, TX | N480SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Council Bluffs, IA | N368ES | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Brooksville, FL | N99087 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Belfast, ME | N46492 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning fo…The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning for a proper landing and a subsequent off-runway forced landing during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Pensacola, FL | N79509 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the a…A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |