Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1999 | MACKAY, ID | N12376 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point. Factors include a wind gust, a grass runway, and a drop-off into rough terrain at the end o…The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point. Factors include a wind gust, a grass runway, and a drop-off into rough terrain at the end of the runway. |
| Oct 27, 1999 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N7906X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the runway l…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the runway light. |
| Oct 27, 1999 | WAUKON, IA | N52569 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident included the crosswinds…the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident included the crosswinds, the fence, and the trees. |
| Oct 25, 1999 | CRANDON, WI | N4776E | Incident | substantial | the deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | WENATCHEE, WA | N54844 | Incident | minor | The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Haze was a factor. |
| Oct 21, 1999 | DEER VALLEY, AZ | N738FY | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his d…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his decision to over-fly two alternate airports in order to continue to his destination. |
| Oct 15, 1999 | CAMBRIDGE, MN | N4621L | Incident | substantial | the fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | N. EAST CARRY, ME | N35669 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff under gusty wind and rough water conditions. |
| Oct 08, 1999 | TORRANCE, CA | N123FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach and his misjudged flare, which resulted in a uncontrolled porpoise and hard landing. |
| Oct 07, 1999 | BETHEL, AK | N4762D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the driver of the forklift to maintain an adequate visual outlook. |
| Sep 27, 1999 | LONGVIEW, TX | N5374J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising. |
| Sep 27, 1999 | DES MOINES, IA | N738FA | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole. |
| Sep 26, 1999 | VACAVILLE, CA | N738ZQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 25, 1999 | PANGUITCH, UT | N9103B | Incident | destroyed |
Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable …Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 24, 1999 | ORLANDO, FL | N9536B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in subs…the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane when the right main landing gear collapsed upon landing. |
| Sep 21, 1999 | FRIENDLY, MD | N63325 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed during the landing approach. The inoperative airspeed indicator was a contributing factor. |
| Sep 19, 1999 | MOONTOWN, AL | N734TC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a quartering tailwind, his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his delay in …The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a quartering tailwind, his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his delay in aborting the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway, colliding with a ditch, and nosing over. |
| Sep 19, 1999 | DELTA, CO | N4262L | Incident | substantial |
A forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were inadequate preflight planing, inadequate in-flight planing and rough uneven, unsuitable terrain…A forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were inadequate preflight planing, inadequate in-flight planing and rough uneven, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 17, 1999 | MERCED, CA | N2339E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during an attempted go-around with insufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush conditi…The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during an attempted go-around with insufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush condition. |
| Sep 17, 1999 | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | N84697 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying…The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | FORT SMITH, AR | N9724B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the electric pump motor/hydraulic power pack resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear upon landing. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | SAN JOSE, CA | N534CA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. Sun glare was a factor in the accident. |
| Sep 11, 1999 | TAHOLA, WA | N8995V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a land…The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a landing area surrounded by tall trees. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | PICKRELL, NE | N84385 | Incident | substantial | the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor. |
| Sep 06, 1999 | HOUSTON, MS | N9785T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to switch the magneto switch to the both position before attempting a takeoff that resulted in the loss of engine power and result…The pilot's failure to switch the magneto switch to the both position before attempting a takeoff that resulted in the loss of engine power and resulted in the subsequent collision with trees. |