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
Mar 09, 2012 Kelso, WA N5290D Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Mar 04, 2012 Lafayette, TN N53460 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 19, 2012 Mayaquez, PR N5286H Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions.
Feb 18, 2012 Caldwell, NJ N506SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
Feb 17, 2012 Flat Rock, VA N4737D Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve spring seat for reasons that could not be determined.
Feb 14, 2012 Eufaula, AL N6194V Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night landing.
Feb 10, 2012 McCarthy, AK N46279 Incident substantial The pilot lost directional control during landing.
Feb 09, 2012 Cusick, WA N5100R 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.
Feb 02, 2012 Mokuleia, HI N5026C Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jan 28, 2012 Grand Isle, VT N811P Incident substantial The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on a grass runway with undetected ice.
Jan 28, 2012 Jackson, MS N427CP Incident — The separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.
Jan 26, 2012 Honolulu, HI N66540 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
Jan 22, 2012 Richland, WA N64270 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.
Jan 19, 2012 Springfield, TN N35571 Incident substantial The pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Jan 04, 2012 Conroe, TX N54872 Incident substantial Failure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Dec 04, 2011 Belhaven, NC N2344U Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Dec 03, 2011 Wauseon, OH N737ET Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Dec 01, 2011 Schenectady, NY N83PD Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Nov 28, 2011 Napa, CA N7952A Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
Nov 12, 2011 Phoenix, AZ N24350 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.
Nov 08, 2011 Kissimmee, FL N5095V Incident substantial A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.
Oct 30, 2011 Florence, MT N7276G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level flight along a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's deci…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level flight along a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude.
Oct 17, 2011 Covington, LA N2401E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Oct 15, 2011 Daytona Beach, FL N551ER Incident —
The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air tr…

The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the departing aircraft to ensure that the pilot complied with the clearance issued and his failure to issue conflict resolution advisories.
Oct 14, 2011 Ozark, MO N54356 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
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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