Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2008 | Skykomish, WA | N94HJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | El Cajon, CA | N6360D | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine fai…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Stevensville, MD | N3504X | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed decision to go around. |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Toms River, NJ | N13105 | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks. |
| Jun 24, 2008 | San Diego, CA | N9629V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jun 23, 2008 | Oceanside, CA | N2436F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Failure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Tishomingo, OK | N5178Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident wa…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Orangeburg, SC | N65357 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing. |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Lancaster, PA | N52632 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Pahala, HI | N13713 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from h…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Daytona Beach, FL | N65939 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare. |
| Jun 12, 2008 | Beaver, UT | N233GW | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper…The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude. |
| Jun 11, 2008 | Cincinnati, OH | N31SZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building. |
| Jun 09, 2008 | Byron, CA | N9328H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Jun 09, 2008 | Athens, OH | N230U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration. |
| Jun 06, 2008 | Byron, CA | N73403 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to …The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were a sudden wind shift and wind gusts. |
| Jun 06, 2008 | Santa Rosa, CA | N6494E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 05, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N9752B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind. |
| Jun 04, 2008 | Nortonville, ND | N1437Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the s…The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Jun 04, 2008 | Bremerton, WA | N52807 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 01, 2008 | Brockport, NY | N3910R | Serious (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning. |
| May 30, 2008 | Monticello, UT | N389ES | Fatal (2) | substantial | The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009. |
| May 28, 2008 | Big Bear City, CA | N21134 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wi…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wind shear and the high density altitude condition. |
| May 28, 2008 | San Antonio, TX | N9144H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicl…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle. |
| May 26, 2008 | Sells, AZ | N2857E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment. |