Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2014 | Santa Ynez, CA | N10033 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces. |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Oxford, NC | N8432U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for w…The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. |
| Aug 06, 2014 | Valkaria, FL | N9400E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the …The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in post accident testing. |
| Aug 01, 2014 | Apalachicola, FL | N5276U | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing. |
| Jul 22, 2014 | Chatham, MA | N1066R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Littlefield, AZ | N84754 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow cany…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Elliott Key, FL | N737TP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical …The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies. |
| Jul 17, 2014 | Hagerstown, MD | N97528 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Murphysboro, IL | N737SY | Incident | substantial | A hard landing by person(s) unknown. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Rockville, IN | N13SK | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magn…A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system. |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Edgewood, NM | N4842G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff. |
| Jul 09, 2014 | Tangara da Serra, BR | PR-TOT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Edgewater, MD | N7368F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of contr…The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Baytown, TX | N3732R | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 01, 2014 | Joplin, MO | N468CM | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies t…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 29, 2014 | Orlando, FL | N775SP | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | Danbury, CT | N7867G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | Holland, MI | N19992 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Jun 25, 2014 | Knox, IN | N1307C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control. |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Miami, FL | N621AA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 20, 2014 | St. Cloud, MN | N758HP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder not producing compression for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Alturas, CA | N6091R | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did …The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to stop. |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Frankfort, KY | N7540X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Jun 10, 2014 | Daytona Beach, FL | N5524L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of th…A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. |
| Jun 09, 2014 | Premana Lecco, IT | I-SIPI | Fatal (3) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |