Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2008 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N65630 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Monroe, WI | N724PG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 17, 2008 | Batavia, OH | N53417 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Indiantown, FL | N284SP | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of t…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn. |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Richfield, UT | N80318 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 09, 2008 | Richmond, VA | N24619 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 08, 2008 | Charlottesville, VA | N733LE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper engine starting procedures. |
| Mar 08, 2008 | Gun Barrel City, TX | N13246 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver. |
| Mar 03, 2008 | Centre, AL | N203GT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Mar 02, 2008 | Lincoln Park, NJ | N107MA | Incident | substantial | The certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to go-around. |
| Mar 01, 2008 | Apple River, IL | N8366B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank. |
| Feb 19, 2008 | Perry, GA | N3015E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds. |
| Feb 15, 2008 | Orlando, FL | N618VT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 14, 2008 | Gainesville, FL | N62283 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Mesa, AZ | N577SP | Incident | substantial | an in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Litchfield, IL | N4726V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static …The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced landing was made. |
| Feb 06, 2008 | Austin, TX | N53564 | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while parked on the ramp with the engine running. |
| Feb 03, 2008 | Jenks, OK | N766PD | Incident | substantial |
The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ens…The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings. |
| Jan 26, 2008 | Westiminster, MD | N65329 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare. |
| Jan 25, 2008 | Beaver Marsh, OR | N734KU | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow. |
| Jan 22, 2008 | South St. Paul, MN | N738UE | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-cover…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Corona, CA | N737EJ | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. |
| Jan 12, 2008 | Clearwater, FL | N7100Q | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplan…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the design gross weight. |
| Jan 12, 2008 | Pine Bluffs, WY | N12606 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank. |
| Dec 29, 2007 | Crystal Falls, MI | N8191U | Incident | substantial | The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear. |