Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2011 | Bar Harbor, ME | N46643 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare while landing with a gusting wind, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 06, 2011 | Snohomish, WA | N492SF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing. |
| Apr 06, 2011 | Okeechobee, FL | N5284V | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gea…The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing. |
| Apr 03, 2011 | Colorado Springs, CO | N3484E | Incident | substantial | The pilot loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Apr 02, 2011 | Wellington, CO | N4914V | Incident | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around. |
| Apr 01, 2011 | San Antonio, TX | N79286 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 01, 2011 | Vega Baja, PR | N98FR | Incident | substantial | The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power. |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Appleton, WI | N73836 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Republic, WA | N7302A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 26, 2011 | Graham, TX | N9961E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 05, 2011 | Montana Creek, AK | N447AF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing ove…The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Mar 03, 2011 | Fayetteville, GA | N7067Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun. |
| Feb 23, 2011 | Clarksville, FL | N3740L | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of …A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank. |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Wikieup, AZ | N2561L | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance i…A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line. |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Daytona Beach, FL | N378FA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 14, 2011 | Plattsburgh, NY | N2593L | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed reme…The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Feb 13, 2011 | Lancaster, CA | N31FC | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedi…The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Poplar Grove, IL | N733TM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. |
| Feb 07, 2011 | Meriden, CT | N9622Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 29, 2011 | St. Petersburg, FL | N6013J | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn the airplane onto a taxiway after landing. |
| Jan 28, 2011 | Shreveport, LA | N5929T | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. |
| Jan 22, 2011 | McKinney, TX | N348ME | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Jan 15, 2011 | Lebanon, TN | N1946F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot´s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Dec 31, 2010 | Dublin, NC | N4383Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed…The pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator. |
| Dec 23, 2010 | Fort Myers, FL | N385ME | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with ful…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps. |