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 07, 2006 | Sullivan, IL | N7349G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision wit…The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground. |
| Jul 01, 2006 | Burnett, TX | N7943G | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 01, 2006 | Ringgold, GA | N8084L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision wit…The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground. |
| Jun 22, 2006 | Newry, ME | N572BA | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Marietta, OK | N8649U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | White Plains, NY | N968SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun. |
| Jun 09, 2006 | Durant, OK | N9733T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Jun 09, 2006 | Athens, OH | N240U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, and the ditch. |
| Jun 06, 2006 | Lawrence, MA | N2138W | Incident | minor | Foreign object damage to the leading edge of the propeller blade, which resulted in fatigue cracking and subsequent blade failure. |
| May 30, 2006 | Kissimmee, FL | N498CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. |
| May 23, 2006 | Indianapolis, IN | N409TA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| May 23, 2006 | St. Augustine, FL | N1130T | Incident | minor |
The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil l…The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil lubrication was most likely the result of improper assembly (fitting) of the bearing shells to the crankshaft. |
| May 23, 2006 | Lexington, TN | N7624G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. |
| May 20, 2006 | Hamilton, MT | N12808 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Fac…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors included variable winds and gusty crosswinds. |
| May 18, 2006 | Madera, CA | N3544Z | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| May 14, 2006 | Louisville, KY | N642KM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| May 02, 2006 | Lumberton, NJ | N2549Y | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in an runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| May 01, 2006 | Miami, FL | N738DW | Incident | substantial | The improper flare by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| May 01, 2006 | Big Bear, CA | N534SP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain wing clearance from a pole during taxi. |
| Apr 30, 2006 | Billings, MT | N739AJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking. |
| Apr 28, 2006 | Honolulu, HI | N790SP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and a porpoise pilot induced oscillation. |
| Apr 26, 2006 | Tuluksak, AK | N1453V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated …The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's excessive loading of the airplane, his inadequate preflight planning, and a slush-covered runway. |
| Apr 25, 2006 | Montgomery Twp, PA | N7604G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | An impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason. |
| Apr 23, 2006 | Malad City, ID | N679SP | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were fac…The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were factors in the accident. |
| Apr 23, 2006 | Chugiak, AK | N5049A | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a…The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision. |