Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | Monroe, LA | N9845L | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Grenchen, SZ | HB-TDD | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Mar 06, 2024 | Guna, IN | VT-CHP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2024 | Leesburg, VA | N1057R | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern. |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Casper, WY | N739UE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a crosswind. |
| Feb 11, 2024 | Madera, CA | N737LU | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Goodyear, AZ | N52436 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Smyrna, TN | N2150G | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb. |
| Feb 01, 2024 | Denholm, CA | C-FSSJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 2024 | Speck-Fehraltorf, OF | HB-TDA | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Grass Valley, CA | N7250Q | Incident | substantial | Loss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 04, 2024 | Middleton, WI | N3477E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Kahului, HI | N53725 | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Co…A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Red Lake, MN | N46056 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a c…The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice. |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Stephenville, TX | N4501E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Kapolei, HI | N172CN | Incident | substantial | The first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence. |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Newport News, VA | N733QJ | Incident | substantial | An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Miami, FL | N955PT | Incident | substantial |
The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine r…The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Watsonville, CA | N6212F | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb. |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Las Cruces, NM | N5495K | Incident | substantial | An encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Blairstown, NJ | N739MK | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempt…The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Long Beach, CA | N24CV | Incident | — |
The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a…The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight. |
| Oct 21, 2023 | Orangeburg, SC | N7607T | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate m…The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot. |
| Oct 21, 2023 | Richmond, VA | N7716G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor. |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Wichita, KS | N1413Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |