Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2008 | Blue Ash, OH | N75528 | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during t…The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted. |
| May 24, 2008 | Troutdale, OR | N62348 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light. |
| May 24, 2008 | Kissimmee, FL | N716SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare. |
| May 23, 2008 | Savannah, GA | N73471 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind. |
| May 22, 2008 | Chuckey, TN | N74WC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| May 20, 2008 | Palo Alto, CA | N6521J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 17, 2008 | Rose Bud, AR | N5350K | Incident | substantial | The pilot landed long and collided with a fence. |
| May 14, 2008 | Hampton, NJ | N9882Q | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 13, 2008 | Jamestown, PA | N9822T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pr…The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway. |
| May 11, 2008 | Brookshire, TX | N3870R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was th…The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines. |
| May 10, 2008 | Chugiak, AK | N7598T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| May 10, 2008 | Big Timber, MT | N8103E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall. |
| May 09, 2008 | Yurimaguas, PE | OB-1366 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 07, 2008 | Homestead, FL | N513JG | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. |
| May 03, 2008 | McCall, ID | N4008F | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contribu…The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot. |
| May 03, 2008 | Anchorge, AK | N7886G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing. |
| May 03, 2008 | Dixie, ID | N20406 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff. |
| Apr 28, 2008 | White Plains, NY | N5382R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach. |
| Apr 21, 2008 | Fairfax, IA | N9832G | Serious (1) | substantial | Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations. |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Daytona Beach, FL | N375LP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 19, 2008 | S. Lake Tahoe, CA | N2384L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the high density altitude. |
| Apr 18, 2008 | Kelley's Island, OH | N162HD | Incident | minor |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a ta…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a tailwind. |
| Apr 15, 2008 | Tyndall AFB, FL | N64218 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing, and her inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 13, 2008 | Gualala, CA | N21705 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continu…The pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continue the takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush, an aborted takeoff, a runway overrun, and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the short runway. |
| Apr 11, 2008 | Roseglen, ND | N7490G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night …The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol. |