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 18, 2002 | Spearfish, SD | N1373E | Incident | substantial |
The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in c…The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a contributing factor. |
| Jul 15, 2002 | Barre, VT | N43860 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A fac…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around. |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Middletown, RI | N733NQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind. |
| Jul 12, 2002 | Merritt Island, FL | N54119 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway. |
| Jul 11, 2002 | West Milford, NJ | N1502E | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 11, 2002 | Pickens, SC | N737CQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll and damage to the airplane when it exited the departure end of the runway and collided with trees. |
| Jul 04, 2002 | Fulton, NY | N6338F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a misaligned, hard landing. |
| Jul 02, 2002 | Battle Ground, WA | N37065 | Incident | substantial |
Improper maintenance procedures by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an engine oil leak while in flight. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment…Improper maintenance procedures by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an engine oil leak while in flight. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance during the precautionary landing which led to a runway overrun. |
| Jun 29, 2002 | Hite, UT | N725EC | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing attempt. |
| Jun 24, 2002 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N160RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways. |
| Jun 22, 2002 | Lynchburg, VA | N5408E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, a factor was the tailwind. |
| Jun 22, 2002 | Marietta, GA | N739PF | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, imp…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over. |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Minneapolis, MN | N4808F | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck. |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Telluride, CO | N9089H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porp…the pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porpoise encountered during the landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action resulting in the damage to the airplane. |
| Jun 15, 2002 | N Myrtle Beach, SC | N9857F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terr…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2002 | Saint Johns, AZ | N64307 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. Related factors were t…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. Related factors were the wind gusts, crosswind and soft terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2002 | Kirbyville, TX | N21799 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the loose gravel. |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Clarkston, WA | N84840 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A co…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A contributing factor was the embankment which the aircraft's left wing impacted during taxi. |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Kill Devil Hill, NC | N793SP | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an attempted aborted landing, and while braking during the landing roll, which resulted …the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an attempted aborted landing, and while braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the end of the runway and impacting with a ditch. |
| Jun 12, 2002 | Salt Lake City, UT | N7873U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suita…the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 11, 2002 | BETHEL, AK | N7564G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the right wing striking the runway. |
| Jun 06, 2002 | MONTEREY, CA | N748SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot was unfamiliar with the airplane's systems and failed to set the elevator trim in accordance with the published checklist. |
| Jun 02, 2002 | Navajo Dam, NM | N364SR | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing which resulted in a collision with trees. A contributi…the pilot's failure maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing which resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions. |
| May 22, 2002 | Glen Rose, TX | N734KG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the fa…The pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the failure of the left magneto, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night. |
| May 22, 2002 | Cedar City, UT | N78760 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind weather conditions. |