Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2005 | Mobile, AL | N348SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 12, 2005 | Saint-Barthelem, GP | N8547X | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 2005 | Corona, CA | N7187T | Incident | substantial | failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during traffic pattern operations at a non-towered airport. |
| Dec 10, 2005 | Lawrence, KS | N1053X | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control…the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll and the drainage ditch masked by snow. |
| Dec 06, 2005 | Waycross, GA | N1689F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing. |
| Nov 18, 2005 | Kissimmee, FL | N5182Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A rel…The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind. |
| Nov 16, 2005 | Rock Springs, WY | N2870Q | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 13, 2005 | Ramona, CA | N23899 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |
| Nov 09, 2005 | Arlington, TX | N5437J | Incident | substantial | The students improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilots excessive airspeed on final approach. |
| Nov 08, 2005 | Lehighton, PA | N7684G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field. |
| Nov 07, 2005 | Essequibo Coast, GY | 8R-GVL | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 2005 | Perry, GA | N3015E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure …The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure runway. |
| Nov 06, 2005 | Sherman, TX | N2884E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 03, 2005 | Timehri, GY | 8R-GGW | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 01, 2005 | Daytona Beach, FL | N442ER | Incident | substantial | The pilots inadequate landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 23, 2005 | Naknek, AK | N6832A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a …The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, and an inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 21, 2005 | West Milford, NJ | N46475 | Incident | substantial | A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run.. |
| Oct 21, 2005 | Gleneden Beach, OR | N6000A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering over the airport environment. Dark night conditions, trees, and ground fog w…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering over the airport environment. Dark night conditions, trees, and ground fog were factors. |
| Oct 18, 2005 | Bunnell, FL | N2621U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his delayed braking during landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and impacting a di…The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his delayed braking during landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and impacting a ditch. |
| Oct 12, 2005 | Spring, TX | N94JA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Oct 02, 2005 | Punta Gorda, FL | N952AC | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Oct 01, 2005 | Reno, NV | N5394K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 29, 2005 | Batesville, TX | N5343U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Sep 23, 2005 | Mitchellville, MD | N99137 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Sep 20, 2005 | Cedar City, UT | N172GW | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and imprope…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |