Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2005 | Desert Center, CA | N472RA | Incident | substantial |
The instructor's improper decision to land on the dry lakebed without knowing the condition of the landing surface. A factor in the accident was the …The instructor's improper decision to land on the dry lakebed without knowing the condition of the landing surface. A factor in the accident was the soft sand surface of the lake bed. |
| Feb 02, 2005 | Coalinga, CA | N521JD | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to abort the landing. |
| Feb 02, 2005 | Loveland, CO | N618MN | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between…The dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between the flight instructor and the dual student, |
| Feb 01, 2005 | Berrien Springs, MI | N9515B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the …The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Jan 26, 2005 | Willmar, MN | N8205U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rol…The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. |
| Jan 24, 2005 | Marshall, TX | N8134B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control. |
| Jan 20, 2005 | Sallisaw, OK | N8203U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 04, 2005 | Clewiston, FL | N365SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding into an…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding into an airport sign. |
| Jan 01, 2005 | Poughkeepsie, NY | N7180Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Dec 29, 2004 | Houston, TX | N118FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain. |
| Dec 17, 2004 | Lakeland, FL | N375LP | Incident | substantial |
The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway s…The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Dec 04, 2004 | Englewood, CO | N55250 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Nov 29, 2004 | Smyrna, TN | N78402 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhau…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Nov 28, 2004 | Belle Plaine, MN | N2663L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Nov 21, 2004 | Rupert, WV | N3750S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a rough running engine. A factor was the bulldozer on the logging road where th…The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a rough running engine. A factor was the bulldozer on the logging road where the pilot performed a precautionary landing. |
| Nov 21, 2004 | Martinsburg, WV | N5294W | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 21, 2004 | Anderson, IN | N967SA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 20, 2004 | Lakeville, MN | N737CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm. |
| Nov 19, 2004 | Mansfield, MA | N2120M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance. |
| Nov 16, 2004 | Loveland, CO | N54165 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign. |
| Nov 14, 2004 | Wilmington, NC | N75776 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision…The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| Nov 09, 2004 | Sanford, FL | N8077E | Incident | substantial | The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor. |
| Nov 05, 2004 | Chandler, AZ | N20519 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and…the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations. |
| Nov 04, 2004 | Wolfeboro, NH | N8803B | Incident | substantial |
A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight contr…A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight control system. |
| Nov 01, 2004 | Kingman, AZ | N6140R | Incident | substantial | Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing. |