Cessna 172A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 64 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | Fairbanks, AK | N7274T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, whic…The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the carburetor heat control cable. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Stockbridge, GA | N7572T | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of …The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of control |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Enumclaw, WA | N7243T | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway…The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an airport perimeter fence. |
| May 31, 2013 | Eatonville, WA | N7701T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a s…A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall. |
| Feb 24, 2013 | Vineland, MN | N76NG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side. |
| Jan 17, 2011 | Clarendon, TX | N7262T | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to correctly set the altimeter, which resulted in his erroneous perception that the airplane was at a safe altitude. |
| Oct 03, 2009 | Payson, AZ | N7810T | Incident | substantial | The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing. |
| May 26, 2009 | Glenburn, ME | N6843X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during landing. |
| Mar 20, 2009 | Corsicana, TX | N7326T | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's improper flare. |
| Oct 23, 2008 | Coolidge, AZ | N7822T | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspecti…A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Aug 28, 2008 | Albuquerque, NM | N6539B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the acciden…The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude. |
| May 13, 2008 | Jamestown, PA | N9822T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pr…The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway. |
| Apr 25, 2007 | Sarasota, FL | N7224T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors asso…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. |
| Jun 09, 2006 | Durant, OK | N9733T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Jan 08, 2006 | Othello, WA | N9852T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the berm. |
| Dec 11, 2005 | Corona, CA | N7187T | Incident | substantial | failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during traffic pattern operations at a non-towered airport. |
| 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 21, 2004 | Springfield, MO | N7265T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot failed to initiate a go-around and the airplane porpoised during the hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive…The pilot failed to initiate a go-around and the airplane porpoised during the hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive groundspeed and the overload failure of the nose gear. |
| Feb 22, 2002 | Albuquerque, NM | N6845X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's delay in executing a go-around while conducting a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. |
| Jan 02, 2000 | DOS PALOS, CA | N7249T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle …A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle shaft. |
| Dec 18, 1999 | SHOSHONE, CA | N34261 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing strong and gusting wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. |
| May 24, 1998 | TEN SLEEP, WY | N9863T | Incident | destroyed | The student pilot's failure to select a proper touchdown point. A factor was his lack of recent experience conducting solo flight operations. |
| May 17, 1998 | VAN NUYS, CA | N7222T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to his inadequate visual lookout and selection of the wrong taxi route. Contributing factors w…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to his inadequate visual lookout and selection of the wrong taxi route. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention while taxiing in the vicinity of a construction area. |
| Mar 25, 1998 | PAXSON, AK | N7339T | Incident | destroyed | The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance while flying into a box canyon, and an inadvertent stall during his attempt to reverse direction. |
| Oct 03, 1997 | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | N7692T | Incident | substantial | Encounter with high gusting winds while standing with the engine running |