Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2010 | Velma, OK | N4428Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. …The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Winter Haven, FL | N3700L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Bluffton, SC | N882AV | Minor | substantial | An in-flight upset of undetermined origin resulting in a forced landing. |
| Nov 16, 2010 | Hobe Sound, FL | N8306B | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor. |
| Nov 15, 2010 | San Antonio, TX | N7183G | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to lan…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind. |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Gaithersburg, MD | N249ER | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Nov 12, 2010 | Farmersburg, IN | N531HF | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 09, 2010 | Pineville, LA | N9747L | Incident | substantial | The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation. |
| Nov 04, 2010 | Port Townsend, WA | N14511 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. |
| Nov 01, 2010 | Branscomb, CA | N3542V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip. |
| Oct 28, 2010 | Tampa, FL | N612CB | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff. |
| Oct 18, 2010 | Durham Downs, Australia, AS | VH-VSK | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Malaga, CO | HK4631 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2010 | Portland, OR | N738GN | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 10, 2010 | Boynton Beach, FL | N423FT | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 08, 2010 | Panguitch, UT | N8437A | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with tr…The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Oct 03, 2010 | Durango, CO | N2593 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane. |
| Oct 02, 2010 | Salem, OR | N545DS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 01, 2010 | Wabash, IN | N2140E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around. |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Oconomowoc, WI | N7560X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway. |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Tulsa, OK | N5145U | Serious (1) | destroyed |
A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installat…A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump. |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Belle Plaine, MN | N9659Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing. |
| Sep 25, 2010 | Point Lookout, MO | N1131U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which re…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 25, 2010 | Franconia, NH | N5295Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence. |
| Sep 25, 2010 | Chatsworth, GA | N84249 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to…The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and fuel burn rates were available to flight crewmembers. |