Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 13, 2010 Corvallis, OR N66083 Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.
May 03, 2010 Palo Alto, CA N796SP Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of cont…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.
Apr 30, 2010 Hampton, VA N429FF Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to …

The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind.
Apr 30, 2010 Tamuning, USA N733SN Serious (1) — The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the airplane’s propeller while hand-propping.
Apr 28, 2010 North Las Vegas, NV N914JM Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during taxi.
Apr 24, 2010 Wurtsboro, NY N51231 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 24, 2010 Poughkeepsie, NY N5371D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
Apr 19, 2010 Burbank, CA N4415R Incident — The improper separation procedures by air traffic control.
Apr 17, 2010 Coldwater, KS N81772 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing.
Apr 16, 2010 Archer, FL N8112L Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerod…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
Apr 09, 2010 Lawton, OK N12614 Serious (1) substantial
The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contribu…

The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the severity of both pilots' injuries was the lack of available shoulder harnesses.
Apr 03, 2010 New Hudson, MI N222UN Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.
Apr 03, 2010 Romney, WV N79234 Minor substantial The pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Apr 03, 2010 West Milford, NJ N5528T Fatal (1) substantial The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 02, 2010 Hillsboro, OH N2190Y Fatal (1) destroyed Impact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.
Mar 31, 2010 Ankeny, IA N883AV Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
Mar 30, 2010 Sarasota, FL N21394 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 27, 2010 Anacortes, WA N5880R Serious (1) — The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 26, 2010 Mckinney, TX N18563 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Mar 21, 2010 Connelsville, PA N8921V Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
Mar 21, 2010 Farmingdale, NY N1895A Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 15, 2010 Waupaca, WI N1472U Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting winds.
Mar 10, 2010 Lawrence, KS N99HV Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to co…

The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to continue the approach instead of going around.
Mar 07, 2010 Camarillo Airport, CA N23FR Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 05, 2010 Newark, OH N391ES Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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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