Cessna 172F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 133 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2015 | Routt County, CO | N8368U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain. |
| Jan 19, 2015 | Lowell, MI | N7854U | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power. |
| Dec 02, 2012 | Albemarle, NC | N8475U | Serious | minor | The student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller. |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Smoketown, PA | N5613R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree. |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Atlanta, GA | N5419R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 21, 2006 | Rome, GA | N5324R | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Marietta, OK | N8649U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude. |
| Aug 03, 2004 | Cooperstown, NY | N7957U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with th…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Jul 18, 1998 | GRAND TURK, UK | N5682R | Serious | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 18, 1997 | GONZALES, LA | N8426U | Serious (2) | substantial |
The inadvertent stall resulting from the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during his delayed recovery from the bounced landing. Factor…The inadvertent stall resulting from the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during his delayed recovery from the bounced landing. Factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing. |
| Oct 07, 1992 | WASH. CT. HOUSE, OH | N8849U | Serious (1) | substantial | AN INADVERTENT STALL AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN FLYING SPEED DUE TO A PREMATURE LIFTOFF. |
| Jan 31, 1989 | BRUCETON MILLS, WV | N8264U | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR IC…THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THE HIGHWAY AND THE DITCH WHICH WAS CONTACTED. |
| Aug 17, 1988 | CRANDON, WI | N5318R | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1988 | GOLDEN, TX | N5577R | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 1985 | AKRON, OH | N5608R | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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