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 26, 2008 Westiminster, MD N65329 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare.
Jan 22, 2008 South St. Paul, MN N738UE Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-cover…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
Jan 12, 2008 Pine Bluffs, WY N12606 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.
Dec 29, 2007 Crystal Falls, MI N8191U Incident substantial The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.
Dec 28, 2007 Houston, TX N1458U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was prevailing crosswind.
Dec 26, 2007 Northampton, MA N5425K Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
Dec 26, 2007 Fullerton, CA N13974 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
Dec 18, 2007 Talladega, AL N2180E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
Dec 14, 2007 El Cajon, CA N567SP Incident substantial The excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor.
Dec 09, 2007 Fair Bluff, NC N3699S Incident destroyed The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.
Dec 08, 2007 Hastings, MI N173DA Incident substantial The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the ditch and the icy runway.
Nov 28, 2007 Bridgeport, TX N64197 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Nov 21, 2007 Hamilton, NJ N172MG Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Nov 18, 2007 McKinnon, TN N5803A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to perform a go around.
Nov 17, 2007 Statesboro, GA N6492E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.
Nov 05, 2007 Nashville, TN N5555R Incident substantial
A propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the lar…

A propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the larger airplane's propwash.
Oct 29, 2007 Brookings, SD N77LU Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo fl…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
Oct 28, 2007 Duluth, MN N4366R Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
Oct 26, 2007 Stillwater, OK N5181A Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 24, 2007 Grand Junction, CO N1422E Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
Oct 20, 2007 Lufkin, TX N172GH Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 20, 2007 Daggett, CA N5323D Incident substantial The flight's encounter with a strong gusty wind condition.
Oct 18, 2007 Rangeley, ME N92737 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted at…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
Oct 12, 2007 McAllen, TX N65591 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
Oct 12, 2007 Glendale, AZ N9914F Incident substantial
the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of t…

the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
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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