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 02, 2007 | Lantana, FL | N7273M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. |
| May 01, 2007 | Livermore, CA | N28BC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| May 01, 2007 | West Chicago, IL | N97224 | Incident | substantial |
The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to…The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were, the crosswind, the gusting wind conditions and the ditch. |
| Apr 29, 2007 | Astoria, OR | N1911V | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground rol…The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway. |
| Apr 25, 2007 | Sarasota, FL | N7224T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors asso…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Peach Springs, AZ | N35562 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flig…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Apr 19, 2007 | Los Angeles, CA | N7546X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with th…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground. |
| Apr 14, 2007 | Naples, FL | N967SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the runway marker sign. |
| Apr 12, 2007 | Stockton, CA | N9685Q | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel while en rou…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel while en route. |
| Apr 09, 2007 | Page, AZ | N6267D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon. |
| Apr 07, 2007 | Chiriaco Summit, CA | N8340B | Incident | destroyed | Engine fire during start-up for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 07, 2007 | North Las Vegas, NV | N1079M | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the sign. |
| Mar 26, 2007 | Orlando, FL | N95129 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gust…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts. |
| Mar 26, 2007 | Moore Haven, FL | N57FH | Incident | — | A loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the oil pump. |
| Mar 22, 2007 | Cornelia, GA | N46567 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the owner/operator to repair or replace a known leaking brake system components resulting in a total loss of brakes while taxing and an…The failure of the owner/operator to repair or replace a known leaking brake system components resulting in a total loss of brakes while taxing and an on-ground collision with trees. |
| Mar 18, 2007 | Sanford, FL | N96319 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors included a 90-degree crosswind, and the student pilot's …The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors included a 90-degree crosswind, and the student pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with the crosswind rather than on an available runway with a headwind. |
| Mar 16, 2007 | Pleasanton, KS | N5759T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds. |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Big Rapids, MI | N3622S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the runway. The snow banks were contributing factors in the accident. |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Paris, TN | N46588 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 11, 2007 | Columbus, OH | N440ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the wind conditions and the runway sign. |
| Mar 10, 2007 | Kingman, AZ | N521ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a porpoise. |
| Mar 10, 2007 | Chugiak, AK | N73813 | Incident | substantial |
The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with s…The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. |
| Mar 09, 2007 | Norfolk, VA | N441QF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 09, 2007 | Phoenix, AZ | N4663D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's distracted attention due to the inaccurate flap indicator. |
| Mar 05, 2007 | Cartersville, GA | N2145T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground collision with a sig…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground collision with a sign. |