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
Jan 19, 2010 Bethel, AK N20109 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Dec 24, 2009 Albion, ID N1883V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.
Dec 18, 2009 Ames, IA N99930 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
Dec 11, 2009 Pearland, TX N172BJ Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the a…

The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.
Dec 06, 2009 Diamond Point, WA N20186 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.
Dec 02, 2009 Mt. Comfort, IN N6036Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing.
Nov 22, 2009 Panancea, FL N35638 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Nov 21, 2009 Yucca Valley, CA N8504B Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
Nov 08, 2009 Luray, VA N738CD Incident substantial
The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's ta…

The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's takeoff performance.
Nov 07, 2009 Summit, DE N134B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Oct 26, 2009 Marysville, OH N4753D Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Oct 20, 2009 Grand Forks, ND N519ND Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 10, 2009 Tucson, AZ N51302 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
Oct 07, 2009 San Diego, CA N2219E Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 07, 2009 Renton, WA N54088 Incident substantial
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a …

The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.
Oct 06, 2009 Easton, PA N66087 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final.
Oct 03, 2009 Payson, AZ N7810T Incident substantial The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing.
Sep 27, 2009 Pensacola, FL N55437 Incident substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Con…

The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
Sep 21, 2009 San Carlos, CA N21591 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
Sep 08, 2009 Long Beach, CA N51594 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.
Sep 07, 2009 Duluth, MN N568ND Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.
Aug 20, 2009 Pensacola, FL N64344 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 16, 2009 Centennial, CO N22265 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions.
Aug 06, 2009 Bluffton, OH N6186T Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Aug 04, 2009 New Braunfels, TX N401LP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
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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