Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2005 | El Dorado, AR | N80735 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2005 | Daytona Beach, FL | N864CP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Key West, FL | N65982 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the dark, night flight over water, resulting in the uncontr…The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the dark, night flight over water, resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the water. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's distraction with the inappropriately set transponder. |
| Jul 28, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N98730 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined…The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 21, 2005 | Kenai, AK | N7886G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was swampy terrain. |
| Jul 20, 2005 | North Las Vegas, NV | N4961D | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 20, 2005 | Edwards AFB, CA | N106ED | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery technique from the subsequent bounces. |
| Jul 20, 2005 | Jackson, WI | N65875 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. |
| Jul 19, 2005 | Charlottesville, VA | N3537B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 18, 2005 | Savannah, GA | N5299K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the ground. |
| Jul 17, 2005 | Bonners Ferry, ID | N120ER | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor. |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Penrose, NC | N73747 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeof…A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeoff, and the inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Akiachak, AK | N73788 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with…The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven terrain off the end of the runway. |
| Jul 07, 2005 | Monroeville, AL | N98530 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing. |
| Jul 02, 2005 | Glen Saint Mary, FL | N53269 | Minor | substantial |
The separation of a plastic sleeve off the idle stop of the servo fuel injector for undetermined reasons resulting in decreased fuel flow and subseque…The separation of a plastic sleeve off the idle stop of the servo fuel injector for undetermined reasons resulting in decreased fuel flow and subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 26, 2005 | Tangier, VA | N19681 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 26, 2005 | Marysville, OH | N80802 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Yamhill, OR | N4368R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stal…The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper decision making. |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Edgartown, MA | N5118D | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. [THIS REPOR…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. [THIS REPORT WAS MODIFIED ON JUNE 10, 2008] |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Willis, MI | N6324E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the tre…The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | St. Francis, KS | N53462 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Hudson, CO | N733RL | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intenti…The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intentions, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, the density altitude, and the soft terrain. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Panama City, FL | N7748L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Dittingen, SZ | HB-CLN | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 2005 | Rochester, MN | N73328 | Incident | substantial | The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing. |