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 08, 2000 | DAVIS, NC | N4422Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. The crosswind was a contributing factor. |
| May 27, 2000 | LINCOLNTON, NC | N734ZD | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30…The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30-degree of flaps extended instead of the POH recommended 20-degrees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the student to retract the flaps from 40 degrees to 20 degrees during the go-around from a low pass. |
| May 19, 2000 | LARKSPUR, CO | N758SZ | Incident | substantial |
A forced landing on soft unsuitable terrain. Factors were improper wiring of the electric fuel boost pump, which produce high pressure when either on…A forced landing on soft unsuitable terrain. Factors were improper wiring of the electric fuel boost pump, which produce high pressure when either on position was selected causing the engine to flood during the practice engine out approach. |
| May 17, 2000 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N738VZ | Incident | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 13, 2000 | MESQUITE, TX | N2440L | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing. |
| May 11, 2000 | PICAYUNE, MS | N5107G | Incident | destroyed |
An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption o…An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing. |
| Apr 30, 2000 | CLINTON, TN | N13330 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudg…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/airspeed, the high terrain surrounding the runway, and the tailwind condition. |
| Apr 18, 2000 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | N975BC | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudg…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare, the student's lack of total experience, the runway lights, and the runway signs. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N5909E | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing. |
| Apr 11, 2000 | LAKEPORT, CA | N6104G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the i…The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the inability to stop on the remaining pavement, and, his delayed decision to initiate a landing abort. Also causal was the pilot's failure to retract the flaps to the go around/aborted landing position. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N65312 | Incident | substantial |
On ground loss of control resulting in collision with airport markings due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing roll. Factor…On ground loss of control resulting in collision with airport markings due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing roll. Factors were inaccurate in flight planning by landing with a tail wind component and lack of total pilot experience. |
| Apr 06, 2000 | NORTH ADAMS, MA | N738CG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor was a tailwind. |
| Mar 29, 2000 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N9400L | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision. |
| Mar 26, 2000 | SISSONVILLE, WV | N7879T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. A factor in the accident was wind gusts. |
| Mar 25, 2000 | CORONA, CA | N7354A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his improper remedial actions that led to a precautionary landing and subsequent attempted takeoff from…The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his improper remedial actions that led to a precautionary landing and subsequent attempted takeoff from unsuitable terrain. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | N52633 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of exces…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of excessive nose-down elevator trim. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | MAUD, OK | N75958 | Incident | substantial |
the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a …the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing. |
| Mar 22, 2000 | QUINCY, WA | N229CP | Incident | substantial | Failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain. |
| Mar 19, 2000 | NEW BRIGHTON, PA | N6261E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach. |
| Mar 18, 2000 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N80205 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. A rough, uneven runway surface was a factor in the …The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. A rough, uneven runway surface was a factor in the accident. |
| Mar 10, 2000 | BEAUFORT, NC | N3875Q | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airpla…The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Feb 26, 2000 | ALPINE, TX | N46469 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Feb 21, 2000 | WATERFORD, MI | N922TA | Incident | substantial |
the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contrib…the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. |
| Feb 15, 2000 | PARKERTOWN, OH | N1742V | Incident | substantial | The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Feb 13, 2000 | NORRIDGEWOCK, ME | N5679R | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. |