Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2008 | Pullman, MI | N3901R | Incident | substantial | A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | Huntington, IN | N733KC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake. |
| Aug 14, 2008 | Cincinnati, OH | N21SZ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Charlottesville, VA | N5210A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Aug 09, 2008 | Monroeville, AL | N1600U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing. Contributing to the accident was a wind gust. |
| Aug 08, 2008 | Incline Village, NV | N15963 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the fli…The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the mountainous terrain, and the pilot's medical condition. |
| Aug 04, 2008 | Gearhart, OR | N828CC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. |
| Aug 03, 2008 | Jefferson, NC | N73594 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankmen…A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankment adjacent to the runway. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Wingate, NC | N6026A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N2357U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose gear. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Tomahawk, WI | N6520R | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug break…A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. |
| Jul 30, 2008 | Honolulu, HI | N5329L | Incident | substantial | The flight's encounter with the jet wash from a parked commercial airplane while taxiing for takeoff. |
| Jul 27, 2008 | McMurray, WA | N75558 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceiling…The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 26, 2008 | Athens, TX | N6257E | Serious (1) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall…A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a suspected engine problem. |
| Jul 26, 2008 | Stevensville, MD | N331ME | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 22, 2008 | Bountiful, UT | N7672 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 21, 2008 | Salmon, ID | N9912Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to …The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain. |
| Jul 20, 2008 | Leavenworth, WA | N80849 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high den…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway. |
| Jul 16, 2008 | Williamstown, NJ | N739UG | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were …The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees. |
| Jul 12, 2008 | Edgewater, MD | N734AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Moorpark, CA | N9627B | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance…A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Byron, CA | N354ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jul 06, 2008 | Pomona, CA | N8881U | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane. |
| Jun 30, 2008 | Oakland, CA | N61736 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts …A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Sa Pobla, SP | EC-IRP | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |