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
Jun 10, 2009 Brownwood, TX N6393R Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
Jun 02, 2009 Tooele, UT N5262Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 01, 2009 Uddevalla, SW SE-GUP Fatal (1) destroyed Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government.
May 30, 2009 Sarasota, FL N12151 Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
May 26, 2009 Glenburn, ME N6843X Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during landing.
May 21, 2009 Tunkhannock, PA N9492E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.
May 20, 2009 Perryville, MD N3063U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
May 17, 2009 Burlington, WA N70323 Minor substantial Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.
May 17, 2009 Flagstaff, AZ N541ER Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 16, 2009 Desert Center, CA N738LF Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut d…

A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.
May 12, 2009 Springdale, AR N73842 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.
May 11, 2009 Santa Cruz, BL CP-2492 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
May 09, 2009 Coeur d'Alene, ID N2383Q Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
May 08, 2009 Roanoke, TX N172SV Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's de…

The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
Apr 30, 2009 Greenville, ME N739RH Incident substantial The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff.
Apr 27, 2009 Chesterfield, SC N9884Q Minor substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer'…

The partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended time before overhaul.
Apr 25, 2009 Como, MS N5683T Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 24, 2009 Pinehurst, NC N500TC Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare.
Apr 22, 2009 Tucson, AZ N3880S Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
Apr 21, 2009 Corona, CA N9504H Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare.
Apr 20, 2009 Livermore, CA N64204 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 13, 2009 York, PA N144ME Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 07, 2009 Richland, WA N7582G Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare.
Apr 05, 2009 Charleston, SC N6208V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane on a converging final approach course.
Apr 04, 2009 Snohomish, WA N4915F Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a crow.
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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