Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2005 | Show Low, AZ | N121CW | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which…the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing. |
| Sep 17, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N124SM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the land…The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll. |
| Sep 16, 2005 | Saint Cloud, FL | N1814Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and …The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground. |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Amarillo, TX | N19998 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for und…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high density altitude. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Ocean Springs, MS | N901NS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starv…The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Kendall-Tamiami, FL | N513JG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane. |
| Sep 07, 2005 | Avalon, CA | N9636B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 04, 2005 | San Manuel, AZ | N53056 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Sep 04, 2005 | Haleyville, AL | N5320R | Minor | substantial |
The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a for…The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out. |
| Sep 02, 2005 | Yuma, AZ | N5070A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on short final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 02, 2005 | Kutztown, PA | N972SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine powe…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. |
| Aug 31, 2005 | Opa Locka, FL | N5213M | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Tyonek, AK | N4714F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight co…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift. |
| Aug 27, 2005 | Winthrop, ME | N1680Y | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impa…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 26, 2005 | Corry, PA | N3946R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 24, 2005 | SAVANNAH, GA | N21670 | Incident | substantial | The instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an on ground collision with terrain. |
| Aug 23, 2005 | Simplon, SZ | OK-HOS | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 2005 | Ramona, CA | N734MY | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 21, 2005 | Springtown, TX | N93AF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable la…The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | Cedar City, UT | N9892J | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | RIDGELAND, SC | N5863R | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects. |
| Aug 11, 2005 | Zeeland, MI | N632FA | Incident | substantial | The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. |
| Aug 06, 2005 | Fort Collins, CO | N5136R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditio…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions --- allowing the airplane to touch down without being properly aligned with the runway --- and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Aug 06, 2005 | White Plains, NY | N297ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 04, 2005 | Hoquiam, WA | N724TM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor. |