Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 1997 | HURLEY, NM | N8714U | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the gusty crosswind conditions and inadequate supervis…the student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the gusty crosswind conditions and inadequate supervision of the student pilot's solo flight by his flight instructor. |
| Oct 17, 1997 | PANACEA, FL | N4690L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and an in flight collision with trees during a f…The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and an in flight collision with trees during a forced landing. |
| Oct 14, 1997 | PITTSFIELD, MA | N62264 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planni…The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and fog. |
| Oct 11, 1997 | OCEANA, VA | N64507 | Incident | substantial | Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the diverted attention. |
| Oct 05, 1997 | SANDWICH, IL | N73899 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inability to maintain flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor contributing to this accident was the wind gust. |
| Oct 03, 1997 | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | N7692T | Incident | substantial | Encounter with high gusting winds while standing with the engine running |
| Sep 28, 1997 | KUTZTOWN, PA | N5338E | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's pilot's selection of the wrong runway, the resultant tailwind, and the encounter with a cornfield beside the runway. |
| Sep 28, 1997 | YANKTON, SD | N52419 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Sep 26, 1997 | FUQUAY-VARINA, NC | N75522 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare, improper level-off, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 25, 1997 | GREENVILLE, SC | N738SZ | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the run…the pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the runway, and collapse of the nose gear as he aborted the takeoff. |
| Sep 23, 1997 | MONROE, WA | N64ML | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident…The failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the premature rotation of the airplane by the dual student, the failure of the dual student to maintain adequate airspeed and directional control during the takeoff, and a congested runway area. |
| Sep 14, 1997 | LONG BEACH, CA | N61913 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's misjudged landing flare which led to a balloon and subsequent hard landing. |
| Aug 31, 1997 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | N9625V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing. |
| Aug 21, 1997 | LANCASTER, CA | N9710B | Incident | substantial | Improper flare. |
| Aug 19, 1997 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N3266E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 09, 1997 | TOWNSEND, MT | N7925G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. |
| Aug 06, 1997 | KEOKUK, IA | N13353 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise, failure (collapse) of the nose gear, and a subs…the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise, failure (collapse) of the nose gear, and a subsequent nose over. |
| Aug 05, 1997 | LANGLEY, WA | N73158 | Incident | substantial | A failed exhaust valve. Factors were tailwind and excessive airspeed during the ensuing forced landing. . |
| Aug 03, 1997 | QUINTON, VA | N9647B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power. |
| Aug 01, 1997 | MILTON, WV | N80987 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 29, 1997 | LA PORTE, TX | N52336 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window.…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure the windows before starting the takeoff), and his diverted attention. |
| Jul 24, 1997 | FORT WORTH, TX | N733HC | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft. |
| Jul 22, 1997 | FITCHBURG, MA | N3553S | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 20, 1997 | ATHENS, TN | N13428 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. The pilot's misjudged approach was a factor. |
| Jul 16, 1997 | OTTUMWA, IA | N733FT | Incident | substantial |
the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student la…the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience. |