Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2010 | Goddard, KS | N919YA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor prefligh…The pilot did not maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor preflight planning. |
| Jul 08, 2010 | Rancho Murieta, CA | N8793U | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. |
| Jul 05, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA | N52614 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons following the pilot's report of a flight control malfunction. |
| Jul 01, 2010 | Twin Falls, ID | N64427 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Jun 30, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA | N6064R | Incident | substantial | A hard landing by person(s)unknown. |
| Jun 25, 2010 | Salisbury, MD | N2373K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Angels Camp, CA | N733AS | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Maryland Heights, MO | N1061X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Broken Hill, AS | VH-UFN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2010 | West Milford, NJ | N738QZ | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s control interference which resulted in a landing with a higher than normal airspeed, and the commercial pilot’s failure to initiat…The student pilot’s control interference which resulted in a landing with a higher than normal airspeed, and the commercial pilot’s failure to initiate a go-around to avoid the runway overrun. |
| Jun 15, 2010 | Traverse City, MI | N52519 | Incident | substantial | Damage to the firewall for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Cascade, ID | N5720A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with an unknown hole in the runway during the landing roll. |
| Jun 09, 2010 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | N62568 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Jun 05, 2010 | Bountiful, UT | N3948R | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jun 04, 2010 | Baltimore, MD | N789EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunders…The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunderstorm. |
| Jun 01, 2010 | Greenfield, IN | N1448Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 01, 2010 | Dania Beach, FL | N1435F | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 31, 2010 | Wellington, KS | N78612 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller. |
| May 31, 2010 | Sterling, MA | N6371D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distra…The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to the passenger’s panicked condition. |
| May 30, 2010 | Las Cruces, NM | N2723U | Serious (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contrib…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing the accident was an inoperative number 5 cylinder exhaust valve. |
| May 24, 2010 | East Haddam, CT | N169ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| May 22, 2010 | Las Vegas, NV | N529MC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi. |
| May 21, 2010 | Plattekill, NY | N739RK | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing…The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight. |
| May 16, 2010 | Blue Hill, ME | N733XD | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds. |
| May 16, 2010 | Jekyll Island, GA | N53039 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a crosswind. |