Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2025 | Pearland, TX | N2913E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s poor flight planning and decision making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Syracuse, NY | N1178F | Incident | substantial | The truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision. |
| Feb 09, 2025 | Rock Hill, SC | N84048 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborded crosswind landing. |
| Feb 09, 2025 | Eichstaff, GE | D-EBMC | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 2025 | Waco, TX | N798SP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted…The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown. |
| Feb 05, 2025 | Fort Myers, FL | N94JA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing. |
| Feb 03, 2025 | Clarksville, TN | N62112 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed the partially secured engine cowl to separate in flight. |
| Feb 02, 2025 | Ramona, CA | N5268K | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird in the airport traffic pattern. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Kennesaw, GA | N1159K | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the landing approach, which res…The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Air Force Academy, CO | N51387 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear. |
| Jan 25, 2025 | PARÁ DE MINAS - MINAS GERAIS, OF | PR-NEI | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Columbia, CA | N79910 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Nairobi, OF | 5Y-CDC | Fatal | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Mayfield, KY | N4942G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse. |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Anchorage, AK | N3552E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first s…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first solo flight. |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Cintrona, PR | N22088 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Southport, NC | N7085G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subseque…The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery. |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Lakewood, NJ | N12194 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees at the end of the runway. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Gig Harbor, WA | N6750H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go. |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Jefferson, GA | N885GT | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Örebro, OF | SE-LGL | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | N951JA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Cordes Lakes, AZ | N8390L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Murska Sobota, SI | S5-DLM | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | N46028 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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