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 13, 2005 | Kissimmee, FL | N716SD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 12, 2005 | Gallup, NM | N520ER | Incident | substantial | the pilot's premature liftoff and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently recontacting the runway. |
| Apr 10, 2005 | Pikeville, KY | N8897V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 09, 2005 | Yamhill, OR | N8400L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensati…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors. |
| Apr 08, 2005 | Ann Arbor, MI | N777UM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor wa…The failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the low altitude. |
| Apr 07, 2005 | Kalamazoo, MI | N985BT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the excessive taxispeed. |
| Apr 03, 2005 | Stephenville, TX | N3889Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Apr 01, 2005 | San Jose, CA | N4789G | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 30, 2005 | Chino, CA | N7832G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 28, 2005 | Palm Beach, FL | N53589 | Incident | substantial |
The flight crews inadvertent encounter with turbulence in clouds while being vectored by ATC while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. …The flight crews inadvertent encounter with turbulence in clouds while being vectored by ATC while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the ATC personnel's (ARTCC) inadequate weather avoidance assistance. |
| Mar 26, 2005 | Baudette, MN | N8954B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associat…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the snow covered surface on which the landing was being made, and the deeper snow which the airplane contacted. |
| Mar 26, 2005 | Chino, CA | N7425G | Incident | minor | the pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing. |
| Mar 22, 2005 | Thermal, CA | N562AB | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Nachogdoches, TX | N12CT | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain fo…The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 18, 2005 | Spring, TX | N91505 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions co…The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Mar 18, 2005 | Rio Grande City, TX | N6372D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was th…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Mar 12, 2005 | Gooding, ID | N5953A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts. |
| Mar 12, 2005 | Redstone Arsnl, AL | N5456K | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. Fa…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. Factors were the turbulence and crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 11, 2005 | Emigrant Gap, CA | N4682G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his selection of an unsuitable landing area, resulting in an encounter with a snow-covered runway. |
| Mar 10, 2005 | Frederick, MD | N3513F | Incident | substantial | The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision. |
| Mar 08, 2005 | Hot Springs, AR | N8382U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for …A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed. |
| Mar 07, 2005 | South Naknek, AK | N7871X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during taxi after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated wi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during taxi after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Mar 06, 2005 | Waldport, OR | N8100L | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A f…The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll. |
| Mar 06, 2005 | Princeton, KY | N8211X | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain. |
| Mar 03, 2005 | Jacksonville, FL | N4980R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |