Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N64763 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Sep 18, 2005 | Show Low, AZ | N121CW | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which…the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing. |
| Sep 17, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N124SM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the land…The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Kendall-Tamiami, FL | N513JG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane. |
| Sep 04, 2005 | San Manuel, AZ | N53056 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Sep 02, 2005 | Kutztown, PA | N972SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine powe…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. |
| Aug 31, 2005 | Opa Locka, FL | N5213M | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Tyonek, AK | N4714F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight co…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift. |
| Aug 24, 2005 | SAVANNAH, GA | N21670 | Incident | substantial | The instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an on ground collision with terrain. |
| Aug 22, 2005 | Ramona, CA | N734MY | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 21, 2005 | Springtown, TX | N93AF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable la…The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | Cedar City, UT | N9892J | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt. |
| Aug 11, 2005 | Zeeland, MI | N632FA | Incident | substantial | The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. |
| Aug 06, 2005 | White Plains, NY | N297ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 06, 2005 | Fort Collins, CO | N5136R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditio…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions --- allowing the airplane to touch down without being properly aligned with the runway --- and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Aug 04, 2005 | Hoquiam, WA | N724TM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor. |
| Aug 02, 2005 | El Dorado, AR | N80735 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2005 | Daytona Beach, FL | N864CP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 28, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N98730 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined…The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 21, 2005 | Kenai, AK | N7886G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was swampy terrain. |
| Jul 20, 2005 | North Las Vegas, NV | N4961D | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 20, 2005 | Edwards AFB, CA | N106ED | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery technique from the subsequent bounces. |
| Jul 19, 2005 | Charlottesville, VA | N3537B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 18, 2005 | Savannah, GA | N5299K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the ground. |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Akiachak, AK | N73788 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with…The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven terrain off the end of the runway. |