Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2013 | Newton, MS | N7045G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to increase engine power during the descent for landing when instructed to do so by the flight instructor and the flight i…The student pilot's failure to increase engine power during the descent for landing when instructed to do so by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in collision with a static wire. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to use hearing amplification as required by his Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate. |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Louisville, KY | N118JD | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to set the correct flap position before takeoff and his inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the operation of the airp…The pilot's failure to set the correct flap position before takeoff and his inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the operation of the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight, both of which led to an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude at which to recover. |
| Jun 09, 2013 | Ann Arbor, MI | N857SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to make a go-around in a timely manner and his loss of control during landing. |
| Jun 06, 2013 | Pontiac, MI | N549TT | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remed…The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action. |
| May 31, 2013 | Eatonville, WA | N7701T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a s…A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall. |
| May 31, 2013 | Millinocket, ME | N9816G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 23, 2013 | Truckee, CA | N8879V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with a tree. |
| May 18, 2013 | Geneva, FL | N4702F | Serious (1) | — | The passenger’s failure to adhere to the pilot’s instructions to stay away from the front of the airplane when the engine was operating. |
| May 16, 2013 | Abbeville, LA | N5219U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook. |
| May 14, 2013 | Ankeny, IA | N947SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 10, 2013 | Newcastle, WY | N7610F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. |
| May 09, 2013 | Thief River Falls, MN | N1820V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing. |
| May 08, 2013 | Den Helder, NL | PH-ACM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2013 | Covington, LA | N8899V | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard. |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Calabasas, CA | N64030 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Lakeport, CA | N20800 | Incident | substantial |
Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the ext…Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | New Orleans, LA | N737FK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Henderson, NV | N3483E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high …The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff. |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Dade City, FL | N5944J | Minor | substantial | The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Davis, WV | N96178 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing. |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Reading, MI | N3682L | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to the improper securing of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel. |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Stow, MA | N739CK | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 13, 2013 | Summersville, WV | N6136F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 08, 2013 | Manvel, TX | N7825T | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions. |
| Apr 07, 2013 | New Castle, VA | N92804 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The rea…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |