Cessna 172E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 100 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2015 | Gettysburg, PA | N3647S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed durin…The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed during the forced landing, which resulted in impact with trees. |
| Feb 03, 2012 | Dinsmore, CA | N3879S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during a…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around. |
| Aug 22, 2010 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N7807U | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerody…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Mar 16, 1992 | YUCAPIA, CA | N5417T | Serious (2) | substantial |
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER MOST LIKELY RELATED TO THE POOR QUALITY OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN F…THE PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER MOST LIKELY RELATED TO THE POOR QUALITY OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| May 25, 1990 | BRENTWOOD, CA | N5714T | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT IMPROPERLY CALCULATED THE FUEL CONSUMPTION CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO SUSTAIN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jul 12, 1987 | QUITMAN, TX | N5594T | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 1985 | GARDINER, NY | N3625S | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1985 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | N888W | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1983 | GILA BEND, AZ | N7795U | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |