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
Oct 20, 2012 Miami, FL N974BC Incident substantial The flight instructor's improper power management during a steep, obstacle-clearance approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 15, 2012 Simpson, LA N2126R Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering between areas of precipitation during a night cross-country flight.
Oct 11, 2012 Mobile, AL N4939V Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designa…

The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action.
Oct 08, 2012 Cedar Key, FL N97757 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 08, 2012 Buckland, AK N8808 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Oct 06, 2012 Izmir, TU TC-CBI Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 2012 Richmond, KY N53720 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
Sep 23, 2012 Atlantic Ocean, AO N8059X Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s suicidal act.
Sep 22, 2012 Land O'Lakes, FL N21750 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s decision to continue the cross-country flight while fatigued, which resulted in him falling asleep during the initial descent for landing.
Sep 19, 2012 Quitman, MS N172HA Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 16, 2012 Eloy, AZ N8293E Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 15, 2012 Atqasuk, AK N84549 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
Sep 11, 2012 Salina, KS N824KS Incident substantial The flight instructor's improper flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 09, 2012 Acreúna Municipality, BR N1009F Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2012 Phillipsburg, OH N2484L Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 09, 2012 Macapá, BR PT-WYK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 03, 2012 Sebring, FL N9965P Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 01, 2012 East Bend, NC N377SP Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not…

A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Sep 01, 2012 Farmingdale, NY N2409E Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 31, 2012 Canadensis, PA N391R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.
Aug 30, 2012 Bardstown, KY N21214 Incident substantial
The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted …

The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
Aug 28, 2012 Sand Point, ID N3082E Incident substantial
A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airp…

A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.
Aug 25, 2012 Moorefield, CA C-FNET Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2012 Lyman, MS N65747 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
Aug 14, 2012 Everett, WA N863CP Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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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