Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2004 | Decatur, TX | N5302E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions and relinquish the controls, and the flight instructor's delay in initiatin…The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions and relinquish the controls, and the flight instructor's delay in initiating a go-around. |
| May 17, 2004 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N737FE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airp…The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage. |
| May 15, 2004 | Fort Leavenwort, KS | N1806Y | Incident | substantial | The inadequate flare by the pilot. |
| May 11, 2004 | Chamblee, GA | N6562V | Incident | — |
The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment fr…The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer. |
| May 10, 2004 | Battle Ground, WA | N54477 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.…The student pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors include gusty crosswinds, the dual student's failure to adequately compensate for those winds, a wet runway surface, and a ditch off the departure end of the runway. |
| May 05, 2004 | Schaumburg, IL | N65752 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action. |
| May 04, 2004 | Odessa, FL | N737HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 25, 2004 | Lincoln, CA | N734RE | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Lyons, CO | N5048E | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain avai…a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign. |
| Apr 17, 2004 | Key West, FL | N5280D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and imp…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage. |
| Apr 13, 2004 | Long Beach, CA | N669SP | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | Bridgeport, CT | N6583D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the gusty winds. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | Bogalusa, LA | N84623 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Westfield, MA | N5425K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. |
| Apr 03, 2004 | Statesboro, GA | N4874G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision w…The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds. |
| Apr 02, 2004 | Kalamazoo, MI | N986AV | Incident | substantial |
The air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the stu…The air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind flap setting not followed by the student pilot. The crosswind conditions were a contributing factor. |
| Apr 02, 2004 | Columbia, SC | N271EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contrib…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors. |
| Mar 21, 2004 | Raymond, WA | N3950S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over. Incorrect remedial action and soft…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over. Incorrect remedial action and soft terrain were factors. |
| Mar 21, 2004 | Creswell, OR | N739HQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit…The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree. |
| Mar 20, 2004 | Zelienople, PA | N62058 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 14, 2004 | Eltopia, WA | N1883V | Incident | substantial | Remedial action delayed during the takeoff roll. Factors include rough/uneven terrain. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Stevensville, MD | N317ME | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| Mar 03, 2004 | Gig Harbor, WA | N75844 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Tree…The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Trees and an inoperative glide slope receiver were factors. |
| Feb 29, 2004 | Angleton, TX | N79502 | Incident | destroyed | The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions. |
| Feb 23, 2004 | Youngstown, OH | N738EK | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing. |