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
Jul 27, 2010 Stonington, ME N6410F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Jul 25, 2010 Santa Maria, CA N172CY Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing.
Jul 24, 2010 Waynesboro, VA N3480E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
Jul 24, 2010 White Plains, NY N1166W Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing.
Jul 18, 2010 New Stuyahok, AK N63022 Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
Jul 13, 2010 Fairhope, AL N295SP Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
Jul 12, 2010 Palmer, AK N6594D Incident substantial The pilot's decision to fly towards rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
Jul 10, 2010 Boyne City, MI N79097 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.
Jul 08, 2010 Rancho Murieta, CA N8793U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Jul 01, 2010 Twin Falls, ID N64427 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare.
Jun 30, 2010 Chesapeake, VA N6064R Incident substantial A hard landing by person(s)unknown.
Jun 25, 2010 Salisbury, MD N2373K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 21, 2010 Maryland Heights, MO N1061X Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 13, 2010 Cascade, ID N5720A Incident substantial The pilot’s encounter with an unknown hole in the runway during the landing roll.
Jun 09, 2010 New Smyrna Beach, FL N62568 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Jun 04, 2010 Baltimore, MD N789EP Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunders…

The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunderstorm.
Jun 01, 2010 Greenfield, IN N1448Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
May 31, 2010 Sterling, MA N6371D Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distra…

The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to the passenger’s panicked condition.
May 31, 2010 Wellington, KS N78612 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller.
May 24, 2010 East Haddam, CT N169ER Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.
May 22, 2010 Las Vegas, NV N529MC Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
May 16, 2010 Blue Hill, ME N733XD Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.
May 16, 2010 Jekyll Island, GA N53039 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a crosswind.
May 13, 2010 Corvallis, OR N66083 Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.
May 03, 2010 Palo Alto, CA N796SP Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of cont…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.
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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