Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2010 | Newark, OH | N391ES | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Mar 01, 2010 | Ft. Pierce, FL | N5460K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Feb 28, 2010 | Davis, OK | N72TN | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Fort Pierce, FL | N88EP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 22, 2010 | Sparks, NV | N7499A | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position. |
| Feb 21, 2010 | Lockhart, TX | N5404V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was …The flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was the electrical failure/malfunction for reasons undetermined. |
| Feb 18, 2010 | Albany, OH | N9771B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing cond…The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane. |
| Feb 14, 2010 | Genoa City, WI | N24CV | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a res…A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul. |
| Feb 11, 2010 | Fort Pierce, FL | N106JK | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Feb 03, 2010 | Jackson, TN | N97075 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Pahrump, NV | N8959B | Incident | substantial | Fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Nightmute, AK | N3718F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in a strong gusting wind, and his decision to taxi for takeoff in such conditions. |
| Jan 19, 2010 | Bethel, AK | N20109 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Jan 18, 2010 | Joshua Tree, CA | N13073 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The certified flight instructor's decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with inst…The certified flight instructor's decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with terrain. |
| Jan 17, 2010 | Holland, MI | N8405E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led …The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of adequate rest prior to the flight. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Ramona, CA | N35414 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jan 04, 2010 | Greenbush, ME | N5118J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for m…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure to return home. |
| Dec 24, 2009 | Albion, ID | N1883V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds. |
| Dec 18, 2009 | Ames, IA | N99930 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway. |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Corona, CA | N8520U | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 11, 2009 | Pearland, TX | N172BJ | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the a…The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response. |
| Dec 08, 2009 | Kissimmee, FL | N5269X | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and alon…The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. |
| Dec 06, 2009 | Diamond Point, WA | N20186 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions. |
| Dec 02, 2009 | Mt. Comfort, IN | N6036Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing. |
| Nov 22, 2009 | Panancea, FL | N35638 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |