Cessna 172C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 49 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Argyle, NY | N1609Y | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks af…The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing was the pilot’s long/fast landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Wichita, KS | N1413Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 09, 2017 | Algona, IA | N8856B | Incident | substantial | The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| May 07, 2011 | Grants Pass, OR | N8287X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 11, 2007 | Pascagoula, MS | N1835Y | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 25, 2006 | Pagosa Springs, CO | N1407Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather, and his delay in not taking remedial action sooner by not making a precautionary landing. Cont…the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather, and his delay in not taking remedial action sooner by not making a precautionary landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to obtain preflight and in-flight weather briefings, his continuing VFR flight into IMC, snow-covered terrain, and trees. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Pottstown, PA | N38RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 15, 2004 | Fort Leavenwort, KS | N1806Y | Incident | substantial | The inadequate flare by the pilot. |
| Dec 05, 2001 | Corona, CA | N1834Y | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat controls while in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor ici…a loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat controls while in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. |
| Jul 18, 2001 | Grand Island, NE | N1860Y | Incident | substantial |
The procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Addition…The procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor icing, the student pilot's lack of experience, and the crop. |
| Nov 26, 1998 | TALLAHASSEE, FL | N1377Y | Incident | substantial | an on ground collision with a horse. |
| Nov 14, 1998 | FALLS CITY, NE | N1806Y | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor (on the ground)'s conducting inadequate initial training of the student pilot. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the …the flight instructor (on the ground)'s conducting inadequate initial training of the student pilot. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the flare and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. |
| Jun 11, 1997 | FALL CITY, WA | N1319Y | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft, wet terrain was a related factor. |
| Oct 07, 1996 | MESA, AZ | N1332Y | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use (positioning) of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. |
| Aug 01, 1995 | RED LODGE, MT | N1364Y | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING WERE…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING WERE FACTORS. |
| Aug 23, 1992 | WEATHERFORD, TX | N1672Y | Incident | substantial | FUEL STARVATION AS RESULT OF A BLOCKED FUEL VENT SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Oct 13, 1991 | COLVILLE, WA | N64475 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DELAYED GO-AROUND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED DURING THE APPROACH. |
| Aug 01, 1987 | CUT BANK, MT | N9748T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1987 | KAHULUI, HI | N6353F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1986 | BEMENT, IL | N8404X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1986 | WAUPUN, WI | N1636Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 1984 | TITUSVILLE, FL | N1554Y | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1983 | PORTSMOUTH ISL., NC | N8338X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |