Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1999 | FARIBAULT, MN | N4886G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. |
| Jul 10, 1999 | FRESNO, CA | N73113 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery procedures from the subsequent bounced landing. |
| Jul 08, 1999 | MATTITUCK, NY | N7164Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo flight. |
| Jun 30, 1999 | KOKOMO, IN | N2632Y | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the VOR s…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the VOR station. |
| Jun 28, 1999 | GAITHERSBURG, MD | N62284 | Incident | substantial |
was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper…was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim. |
| Jun 28, 1999 | UNION, IN | N5869R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted. |
| Jun 18, 1999 | PLATTEVILLE, CO | N5266J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot misjudging the flare altitude, resulting in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was overload forces colla…The pilot misjudging the flare altitude, resulting in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was overload forces collapsing the nose landing gear assembly. |
| Jun 17, 1999 | CLOQUET, MN | N9419E | Incident | destroyed | a fire which initiated from an undetermined origin. |
| Jun 16, 1999 | MILLINOCKET, ME | N7897G | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 12, 1999 | JONESBORO, AR | N2460Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and her delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude and the tall grass…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and her delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude and the tall grass on the airstrip. |
| Jun 11, 1999 | RAVENNA, OH | N62953 | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. |
| Jun 11, 1999 | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | N359DS | Incident | substantial |
A hard landing when the pilot failed to sufficiently flare the aircraft for touch down. Factors were high-density altitude, and the pilot's lack of t…A hard landing when the pilot failed to sufficiently flare the aircraft for touch down. Factors were high-density altitude, and the pilot's lack of total flight experience. |
| Jun 10, 1999 | WEAVERVILLE, CA | N5577E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to follow prescribed procedures and directives for the particular airport. |
| Jun 10, 1999 | SPRING, TX | N5103D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the crosswind condition and the pilot's lack of total experienc…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the crosswind condition and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make/model of aircraft. |
| May 28, 1999 | SANFORD, FL | N9561B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 25, 1999 | GUNNISON, CO | N172KB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush immediately after takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's total lack of…The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush immediately after takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's total lack of experience in type of operation. |
| May 23, 1999 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | N9475B | Incident | substantial | The right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. |
| May 22, 1999 | CHURCHVILLE, MD | N5679E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the crosswind. |
| May 18, 1999 | WICHITA, KS | N172YA | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 18, 1999 | IMPERIAL, CA | N9897F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to an inadvertent porpoise condition. |
| May 16, 1999 | DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL | N20417 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE. |
| May 16, 1999 | OMAK, WA | N73040 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping. |
| May 13, 1999 | GREELEY, CO | N96299 | Incident | substantial |
Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot t…Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot to maintain a visual lookout. |
| May 04, 1999 | EAGLEVILLE, TN | N739EW | Incident | substantial |
The dual's student failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire during takeoff/initial climb. Also causal was the certified flight i…The dual's student failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire during takeoff/initial climb. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| May 02, 1999 | COLUMBUS, OH | N5815E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and his visual perception of the perimeter road as Taxiway Charlie. A factor in the accident was th…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and his visual perception of the perimeter road as Taxiway Charlie. A factor in the accident was the absence of a sign identifying the perimeter road. |