Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2016 | Carbondale, IL | N4668G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. |
| May 14, 2016 | Shawnee, OK | N917CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from obstacles while taxiing to parking, resulting in the airplane's wing striking a light pole. |
| May 13, 2016 | Las Vegas, NV | N6281V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 06, 2016 | Richmond, KY | N89847 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s). |
| May 02, 2016 | Mesa, AZ | N509ND | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear coll…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with terrain. |
| May 01, 2016 | Boise, ID | N5700R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runwa…The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. |
| Apr 27, 2016 | Durant, OK | N35387 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resultin…The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Apr 23, 2016 | Brimfield, IL | N7614X | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would hav…A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Chugiak, AK | N63541 | Fatal (4) | substantial | The in-flight collision with one or more large birds (Bald Eagle), which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Camarillo, CA | N6616D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect pitch control input, resulting in a porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. |
| Apr 18, 2016 | Westmoreland, NY | N1863Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which r…The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the aft fuselage contacting the runway surface; and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed and exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Apr 17, 2016 | Avalon, CA | N7133G | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards …The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards and recommended procedures before the flight. Also causal was the pilot's failure to recognize the airplane's improper approach and to execute a go-around in a timely manner. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Stillwater, OK | N2663X | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursio…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway distance remaining sign. |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Payson, AZ | N5275S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial da…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Apr 04, 2016 | Punta Gorda, FL | N8926V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing. |
| Apr 03, 2016 | Orangeburg, SC | N2124E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Madrid, SP | EC-JSM | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 26, 2016 | McNeil Island, WA | N1151M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accide…The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Charleston, WV | N6238D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that her seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of con…The flight instructor's failure to ensure that her seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop. |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Frederick, MD | N65329 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Mar 20, 2016 | Nashville, TN | N118ET | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive pitch up and incorrect action of selecting flaps to zero degrees, which resulted in a tail strike during a go-around in crosswin…The pilot's excessive pitch up and incorrect action of selecting flaps to zero degrees, which resulted in a tail strike during a go-around in crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 06, 2016 | Scottsdale, AZ | N6023V | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the student pilot to maintain pitch control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and runway ex…The failure of the student pilot to maintain pitch control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and runway excursion. |
| Feb 28, 2016 | Seoul, KS | HL 1153 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 2016 | Willoughby, OH | N516TG | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate …The student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the simulated engine failure. |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Newport News, VA | N35502 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |