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
Apr 04, 2013 Phoenix, AZ N2166K Incident substantial
The student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective action…

The student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective actions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
Apr 01, 2013 Wonewoc, WI N8033B Incident substantial The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 30, 2013 Immokalee, FL N410LR Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 30, 2013 Bally, PA N4601D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Mar 24, 2013 Tistusville, FL N7113G Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.
Mar 22, 2013 Temecula, CA N5931R Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 20, 2013 Gila Bend, AZ N421ER Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an above-ground fuel tank while taxiing.
Mar 17, 2013 Pontiac, MI N7282Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.
Mar 17, 2013 Gila Bend, AZ N5802J Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Mar 16, 2013 Kremmling, CO N7407A Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Mar 15, 2013 Hendersonville, NC N61756 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions.
Mar 04, 2013 Bardstown, KY N89847 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 03, 2013 Saratoga, WY N5129R Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and mo…

The pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries was the failure of the seat restraint assembly.
Mar 02, 2013 Nampa, ID N8713U Incident substantial The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.
Feb 24, 2013 Vineland, MN N76NG Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.
Feb 18, 2013 Valparaiso, FL N98598 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Feb 18, 2013 Okeechobee, FL N6249D Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Feb 17, 2013 Akron, CO N6199E Minor destroyed The pilot’s physical impairment due to alcohol intoxication, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during landing.
Feb 12, 2013 Jenison, MI N12989 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.
Feb 12, 2013 Mersin, TU TC-CDA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 08, 2013 La Matanza, AR LV-GEU Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 07, 2013 Idabel, OK N7974G Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Feb 07, 2013 Minden, NV N328SP Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering over mountainous terrain.
Feb 05, 2013 Kalskag, AK N5290J Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled fli…

The pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the severity of the rear seat passenger’s injuries was the incorrect installation of the rear seat belts.
Feb 02, 2013 Wilcox, AZ N1421V Incident substantial
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any abnormalities that would have pr…

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any abnormalities that would have precluded normal operation.
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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