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 22, 2010 | Longmont, CO | N2459K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Palm Beach, FL | N2483Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Stow, OH | N97921 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 28, 2010 | Bartlesville, OK | N52071 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting. |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Cerro Azul, EC | HC-AQK | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Frederick, MD | N387AF | Incident | substantial | Undetermined. |
| Aug 22, 2010 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N7807U | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerody…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 15, 2010 | USA | N44WH | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 14, 2010 | Key West, FL | N2435X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacti…The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean. |
| Aug 11, 2010 | Orange, MA | N21363 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilots did not maintain control of the airplane during a flight in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation. |
| Aug 08, 2010 | San Jose, CA | N64204 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 08, 2010 | Chattanooga, TN | N51745 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper execution of the go-around procedure. |
| Aug 06, 2010 | Roche Harbor, WA | N9730H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphi…The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the operator's cockpit checklist that did not accurately reflect the manufacturer's takeoff procedures. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Newton, KS | N13013 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Santa Fe, NM | N52708 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Elk Creek, VA | N172FL | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing. |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Perry, GA | N1351E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing. |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Stonington, ME | N6410F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| Jul 25, 2010 | Santa Maria, CA | N172CY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | Waynesboro, VA | N3480E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | White Plains, NY | N1166W | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing. |
| Jul 18, 2010 | New Stuyahok, AK | N63022 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 13, 2010 | Fairhope, AL | N295SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff. |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Palmer, AK | N6594D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to fly towards rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. |
| Jul 10, 2010 | Boyne City, MI | N79097 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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