Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2005 | Madison, WI | N6454J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmark…The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmarked control lock and the FBO's failure to replace the unmarked control lock were factors in the accident. |
| Jun 12, 2005 | Santa Maria, CA | N2384L | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 10, 2005 | Carlsbad, CA | N1126U | Incident | substantial | the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing. |
| Jun 07, 2005 | Santa Ynez, CA | N7668G | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. |
| Jun 03, 2005 | Crossville, TN | N1202V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the clouds. |
| May 30, 2005 | Stockton, CA | N172MR | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the brakes, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| May 28, 2005 | Fort Myers, FL | N416FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 28, 2005 | Louisburg, NC | N22055 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control and collision with the ground. |
| May 27, 2005 | Raleigh, NC | N496AC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees |
| May 21, 2005 | Brooklyn, NY | N778LP | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| May 21, 2005 | Port Huron, MI | N860SA | Incident | substantial | The pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing. |
| May 20, 2005 | Daytona Beach, FL | N864CP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. |
| May 18, 2005 | Tucson, AZ | N9017H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare that induced a porpoise, which resulted in the overload failure of the nose wheel assembly. |
| May 17, 2005 | Islip, NY | N9344L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing. |
| May 11, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N64815 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 10, 2005 | Plattsmouth, NE | N4987R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accide…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind. |
| May 07, 2005 | Grand Canyon, AZ | N4970V | Minor | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's failure to properly lean the mixture, which resulted in a power deficiency, a degraded climb capability, and the inability to a…the pilot-in-command's failure to properly lean the mixture, which resulted in a power deficiency, a degraded climb capability, and the inability to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush condition while departing during high density altitude conditions. Also causal, was the pilot-in-command's inaccurate preflight performance and weight and balance calculations. |
| May 02, 2005 | Clearwater, FL | N66113 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Midland, TX | N8314L | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Palo Alto, CA | N737WF | Incident | substantial | The student's failure to maintain directional control and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight. |
| Apr 23, 2005 | Armonk, NY | N61AF | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. F…The flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 17, 2005 | Wellington, OH | N1086F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A fac…The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind. |
| Apr 17, 2005 | Oakwood, GA | N1643F | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. |
| Apr 16, 2005 | Collegeville, PA | N7653X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind…The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions. |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Olney, TX | N733UV | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suita…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |