Cessna 172G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 141 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2024 | West Bend, WI | N129GW | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Temecula, CA | N5931R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 27, 2012 | Silver City, ID | N4640L | Minor | substantial | The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain with reduced visibility, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | RIDGELAND, SC | N5863R | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects. |
| Nov 01, 2002 | FORT STOCKTON, TX | N6072R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, …The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain. |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Sangerville, ME | N56BC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Butler, MO | N5953R | Minor | substantial |
The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsu…The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor. |
| Mar 19, 1999 | AGATE, CO | N1321F | Minor | substantial |
The development of carburetor ice resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing, th…The development of carburetor ice resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing, the dark night conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. |
| Sep 01, 1998 | LEESBURG, FL | N5797R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This result…The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled and eventually colliding with a fence. |
| Jul 18, 1998 | DOVER, DE | N5907R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Nov 17, 1997 | VAN, TX | N202EX | Minor | substantial |
fuel starvation, resulting from restricted carburetor float travel, due to improper maintenance installation. The encounter with a power line was rel…fuel starvation, resulting from restricted carburetor float travel, due to improper maintenance installation. The encounter with a power line was related factor. |
| Sep 22, 1997 | CHICAGO, IL | N4375L | Minor | substantial | the pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus. |
| Jul 25, 1996 | KETTLE FALLS, WA | N4478L | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; an…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; and tall trees off the departure end of the airstrip. |
| May 09, 1996 | OKMULGEE, OK | N202EX | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRPLANE AND THE PILOT'S AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTH…THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRPLANE AND THE PILOT'S AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE RESULTING IN THE MALFUNCTIONING OF A WORN IGNITION SWITCH. A FACTOR WAS TREES. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | NORA SPRINGS, IA | N6094R | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high obstructions, and the airplane's excessive gross weight. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | PUT-IN-BAY, OH | N3680L | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: GARBLED RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ON THE…THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: GARBLED RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ON THE UNICOM FREQUENCY, AND THE RESULTANT TAILWIND FOR LANDING. |
| Sep 11, 1994 | CORONA, CA | N4328L | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE ROUGH TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT…THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE ROUGH TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT. |
| Jan 11, 1992 | MILLEN, GA | N5866R | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING ICING CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF E…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING ICING CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Mar 21, 1990 | GULF SHORES, AL | N4373L | Minor | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE OR PROPERLY SECURE THE AIRCRAFT WHEN HE LEFT IT UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. |
| Jul 04, 1987 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | N1162F | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1987 | LINDEN, MI | N3630L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 1987 | TUSKEGEE, AL | N3971L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 1986 | EVANSVILLE, IN | N3871L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1984 | FORRESTPORT, NY | N3736L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1984 | GRENADA, MS | N4650L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |