Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2009 | Yucca Valley, CA | N8504B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Nov 08, 2009 | Luray, VA | N738CD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's ta…The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's takeoff performance. |
| Nov 07, 2009 | Summit, DE | N134B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 05, 2009 | Tallahassee, FL | N5194X | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Marysville, OH | N4753D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 25, 2009 | Bennington, VT | N55479 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic patt…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic pattern over higher terrain. |
| Oct 20, 2009 | Grand Forks, ND | N519ND | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 17, 2009 | Honolulu, HI | N5329L | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Tucson, AZ | N51302 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. |
| Oct 07, 2009 | Renton, WA | N54088 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a …The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign. |
| Oct 07, 2009 | San Diego, CA | N2219E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 06, 2009 | Easton, PA | N66087 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final. |
| Oct 03, 2009 | Payson, AZ | N7810T | Incident | substantial | The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing. |
| Sep 27, 2009 | Factoryville, PA | N5123E | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of c…The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction. |
| Sep 27, 2009 | Pensacola, FL | N55437 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Con…The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection. |
| Sep 21, 2009 | San Carlos, CA | N21591 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi. |
| Sep 19, 2009 | Lowndesville, SC | N5845A | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial di…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation after entering instrument flight conditions. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Park Rapids, MN | N523ND | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Hillsville, VA | N734TV | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Sep 08, 2009 | Long Beach, CA | N51594 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi. |
| Sep 07, 2009 | Duluth, MN | N568ND | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Rockaway, NJ | N6117R | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 20, 2009 | Pensacola, FL | N64344 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 16, 2009 | Centennial, CO | N22265 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 09, 2009 | Khaoyai National Park, Thailand, TH | HS-BAE | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |