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
Dec 13, 2010 St. Thomas, USA N1348L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing.
Dec 07, 2010 LAWRENCE, KS N99HV Incident substantial The student pilot’s non-stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 21, 2010 Winter Haven, FL N3700L Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.
Nov 16, 2010 Hobe Sound, FL N8306B Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.
Nov 14, 2010 Gaithersburg, MD N249ER Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control.
Nov 12, 2010 Farmersburg, IN N531HF Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Nov 09, 2010 Pineville, LA N9747L Incident substantial The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.
Nov 04, 2010 Port Townsend, WA N14511 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Nov 01, 2010 Branscomb, CA N3542V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
Oct 28, 2010 Tampa, FL N612CB Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.
Oct 11, 2010 Portland, OR N738GN Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 10, 2010 Boynton Beach, FL N423FT Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Oct 02, 2010 Salem, OR N545DS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 01, 2010 Wabash, IN N2140E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around.
Sep 29, 2010 Oconomowoc, WI N7560X Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
Sep 28, 2010 Belle Plaine, MN N9659Q Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
Sep 25, 2010 Franconia, NH N5295Y Incident substantial The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.
Sep 22, 2010 Longmont, CO N2459K Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 18, 2010 Palm Beach, FL N2483Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Sep 15, 2010 Stow, OH N97921 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 28, 2010 Bartlesville, OK N52071 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
Aug 08, 2010 San Jose, CA N64204 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 01, 2010 Santa Fe, NM N52708 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
Jul 31, 2010 Elk Creek, VA N172FL Incident substantial The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Jul 30, 2010 Perry, GA N1351E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing.
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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