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
Jul 09, 2006 Baltimore, OH N335SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff which resulted in the inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
Jul 08, 2006 Waterford, OH N7805G Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway's downhill slope, the wet grass, the fence, and the embankment were factors.
Jun 21, 2006 White Plains, NY N968SP Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun.
Jun 09, 2006 Durant, OK N9733T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
Jun 09, 2006 Athens, OH N240U Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, and the ditch.
Jun 06, 2006 Lawrence, MA N2138W Incident minor Foreign object damage to the leading edge of the propeller blade, which resulted in fatigue cracking and subsequent blade failure.
May 30, 2006 Kissimmee, FL N498CR Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare.
May 23, 2006 Lexington, TN N7624G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.
May 23, 2006 Indianapolis, IN N409TA Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare during landing.
May 23, 2006 St. Augustine, FL N1130T Incident minor
The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil l…

The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil lubrication was most likely the result of improper assembly (fitting) of the bearing shells to the crankshaft.
May 20, 2006 Hamilton, MT N12808 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Fac…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors included variable winds and gusty crosswinds.
May 18, 2006 Madera, CA N3544Z Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
May 14, 2006 Louisville, KY N642KM Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
May 02, 2006 Lumberton, NJ N2549Y Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in an runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
May 01, 2006 Miami, FL N738DW Incident substantial The improper flare by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
May 01, 2006 Big Bear, CA N534SP Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain wing clearance from a pole during taxi.
Apr 30, 2006 Billings, MT N739AJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking.
Apr 28, 2006 Honolulu, HI N790SP Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and a porpoise pilot induced oscillation.
Apr 23, 2006 Malad City, ID N679SP Incident substantial
The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were fac…

The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were factors in the accident.
Apr 22, 2006 Richmond, IN N2985U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.
Apr 19, 2006 Wadena, MN N5766T Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.
Apr 16, 2006 Griffin, GA N9970V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent no…

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.
Apr 16, 2006 Gainsville, GA N21527 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 09, 2006 Denton, TX N358TW Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Apr 07, 2006 Vero Beach, FL N64425 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the run…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, colliding with a ditch and nosing over.
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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