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 30, 2010 | Hampton, VA | N429FF | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to …The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind. |
| Apr 28, 2010 | North Las Vegas, NV | N914JM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during taxi. |
| Apr 24, 2010 | Poughkeepsie, NY | N5371D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. |
| Apr 24, 2010 | Wurtsboro, NY | N51231 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 19, 2010 | Burbank, CA | N4415R | Incident | — | The improper separation procedures by air traffic control. |
| Apr 17, 2010 | Coldwater, KS | N81772 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing. |
| Apr 03, 2010 | New Hudson, MI | N222UN | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds. |
| Mar 31, 2010 | Ankeny, IA | N883AV | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring. |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Sarasota, FL | N21394 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 26, 2010 | Mckinney, TX | N18563 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Mar 21, 2010 | Farmingdale, NY | N1895A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 21, 2010 | Connelsville, PA | N8921V | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. |
| Mar 15, 2010 | Waupaca, WI | N1472U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting winds. |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Lawrence, KS | N99HV | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to co…The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to continue the approach instead of going around. |
| Mar 07, 2010 | Camarillo Airport, CA | N23FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 05, 2010 | Poughkeepsie, NY | N737HV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. |
| Mar 01, 2010 | Ft. Pierce, FL | N5460K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Feb 28, 2010 | Davis, OK | N72TN | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Fort Pierce, FL | N88EP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 22, 2010 | Sparks, NV | N7499A | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position. |
| Feb 21, 2010 | Lockhart, TX | N5404V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was …The flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was the electrical failure/malfunction for reasons undetermined. |
| Feb 11, 2010 | Fort Pierce, FL | N106JK | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Feb 03, 2010 | Jackson, TN | N97075 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Pahrump, NV | N8959B | Incident | substantial | Fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Nightmute, AK | N3718F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in a strong gusting wind, and his decision to taxi for takeoff in such conditions. |
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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