Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2006 | Richmond, IN | N2985U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts. |
| Apr 19, 2006 | Wadena, MN | N5766T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch. |
| Apr 18, 2006 | Toledo, SP | EC-IYF | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 16, 2006 | Griffin, GA | N9970V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent no…The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. |
| Apr 16, 2006 | Fort Myers, FL | N417FR | Serious (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a ma…The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the elevator control for an undetermined reason, which required excessive forward pressure on the yoke to maintain pitch control. |
| Apr 16, 2006 | Gainsville, GA | N21527 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 09, 2006 | Denton, TX | N358TW | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Apr 07, 2006 | Vero Beach, FL | N64425 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the run…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, colliding with a ditch and nosing over. |
| Apr 06, 2006 | Cambridge, MD | N54928 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 06, 2006 | Wickenburg, AZ | N84034 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 31, 2006 | Daytona Beach, FL | N172FL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and incurring damage. |
| Mar 30, 2006 | Newnan, GA | N9880V | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runwa…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign. |
| Mar 28, 2006 | Aurora, OR | N20488 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 24, 2006 | Prescott, AZ | N514ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in structural damage to the firewall and fuselage. |
| Mar 22, 2006 | Collins, MO | N4444L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An addition…The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An additional cause was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue when he believed his fuel gauges were erratic and unreliable. |
| Mar 21, 2006 | Bridgeport, TX | N616SF | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the …The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Leesburg, FL | N737TR | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with a taxiway sign. |
| Mar 07, 2006 | Compton, CA | N739NU | Minor | substantial | control interference by the student pilot during a go-around that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines. |
| Mar 06, 2006 | Atlantic City, NJ | N680SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. |
| Feb 25, 2006 | Sedona, AZ | N64423 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Long Island, NC | N3803Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in an overrun, on-ground collision with a ditch, and subsequen…The student pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in an overrun, on-ground collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor. |
| Feb 22, 2006 | Mitchellville, MD | N3536C | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspee…The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were the fog and snow. |
| Feb 20, 2006 | Muncie, IN | N75593 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason. |
| Feb 17, 2006 | Prescott, AZ | N13514 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Feb 14, 2006 | Murrieta, CA | N80859 | Incident | substantial | a partial loss of engine power resulting from the student pilot's mismanagement of the mixture control. |