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 20, 2000 | WARWICK, RI | N46549 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2000 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N2078E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Aug 17, 2000 | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | N80310 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight plann…the pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision resulting in the long touchdown, and the fence. |
| Aug 05, 2000 | LUZERNE, MI | N395ES | Incident | substantial | the misjudged flare and porpoise encountered during landing by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the collapse of the nose gear. |
| Jul 27, 2000 | OAKLAND, CA | N4312R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Jul 18, 2000 | JESUP, GA | N51996 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with adjacent f…The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with adjacent foliage. A factor in the accident was the student's decision to takeoff downwind. |
| Jul 16, 2000 | RAINELLE, WV | N1748F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate. A factor was the up-sloping runway. |
| Jul 15, 2000 | PALO ALTO, CA | N79004 | Incident | minor | The pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech. |
| Jul 10, 2000 | BEAUFORT, NC | N3875Q | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod during the first flight following engine overhaul for undetermined reasons.…A loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod during the first flight following engine overhaul for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | CHANDLER, AZ | N1897V | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting…failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a sign. |
| Jul 06, 2000 | SANDY, OR | N35359 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors inc…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath on the approach, a short landing runway, and vegetation off the end of the runway. |
| Jul 05, 2000 | ATHENS, MI | N996WW | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial ac…the failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial action performed by the flight instructor. A factor to the accident was the runway edge light that was struck during the go-around. |
| Jul 03, 2000 | KUTZTOWN, PA | N8805Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action. |
| Jul 03, 2000 | PRICE, UT | N51208 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were strong and gusty winds. |
| Jul 01, 2000 | FRIENDLY, MD | N1688F | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds that resulted in his failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing. |
| Jun 30, 2000 | DURANGO, CO | N4642J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot prematurely flaring the airplane for landing, resulting in a hard landing, followed by an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and loss of dir…The pilot prematurely flaring the airplane for landing, resulting in a hard landing, followed by an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and loss of directional control. A factor was the fence. |
| Jun 29, 2000 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N4918G | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued…The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention. |
| Jun 26, 2000 | CANTON, MI | N3416E | Incident | substantial |
the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the ai…the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down. |
| Jun 24, 2000 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N738WD | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot failed to use carburetor heat during the descent. |
| Jun 23, 2000 | GREENVILLE, IL | N4919G | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total ex…the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Jun 22, 2000 | SANTA ANA, CA | N7598D | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the air…The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the airplane's subsequent collision with the ground adjacent to the runway. |
| Jun 22, 2000 | WALLACE, ID | N9895V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Related factors were trees and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 21, 2000 | ORCHARD, CO | N84105 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. |
| Jun 19, 2000 | Abuquerque, NM | N738WE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 18, 2000 | DECATUR, IL | N6557H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was divert…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction. |