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 19, 2024 | Danville, KY | N9991E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight. |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Lockhart, TX | N9561V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jul 13, 2024 | West Bend, WI | N129GW | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Balcarce, OF | LV-IDW | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Fort McMurray, CA | C-GJJL | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2024 | La Aurora, OF | TG-DUL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 2024 | Fukushima, JA | JA4101 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 2024 | Lock Haven, PA | N739GV | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and t…The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2024 | San Diego, CA | N74C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Oxnard, CA | N2835Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Lewiston Woodville, NC | N46118 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Mulgathing, AS | VH-SQO | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Hooper, NE | N988CP | Incident | substantial | The solo student pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Hernando, FL | N734XT | Incident | substantial |
The improper installation of a cylinder rocker stud by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced l…The improper installation of a cylinder rocker stud by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Hernando, FL | N72CM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent throttle input during landing which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Ruston, LA | N8725U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind. |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Murphysboro, IL | N5335G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Eastham, MA | N2710U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Norfolk, UK | G-MCLY | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Elizabeth City, NC | N92970 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Ada, OK | N8483L | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a sign. |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Gainesville, TX | N656MA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2024 | Kagoshima, JA | JA061 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Santa Ynez, CA | N9567L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient altitude for recovery. The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin during a go-around. |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Terryville, CT | N78445 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
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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