Cessna 172G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 141 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2005 | RIDGELAND, SC | N5863R | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects. |
| Sep 07, 2003 | Greenville, MI | N3811L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft wei…The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees. |
| Aug 16, 2003 | Bowdon, ND | N6057R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswin…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines. |
| May 20, 2003 | Ocean City, NJ | N3985L | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind. |
| Mar 24, 2003 | Packwood, WA | N4150L | Incident | substantial |
Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll…Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll. |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Trefoil Island, AS | VH-RPI | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 23, 2002 | Stow, MA | N1152F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. A factor in this accident was gusty wind conditions. |
| 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. |
| Sep 18, 2002 | Vail, AZ | N2982U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| Apr 26, 2001 | N. Little Rock, AR | N3860L | Incident | substantial | the pilot's delayed go-around on landing. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | STEUBENVILLE, OH | N4352L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity in t…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model airplane, and the crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 31, 2000 | JUNEAU, AK | N4411L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | NORTH ELBA, NY | N4198L | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and exhaustion of his fuel supply. |
| Jan 03, 2000 | VICTORVILLE, CA | N3690L | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's …The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator. |
| Oct 28, 1999 | ITTA BENA, MS | N1171F | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impac…a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Oct 15, 1999 | CAMBRIDGE, MN | N4621L | Incident | substantial | the fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person. |
| Sep 19, 1999 | DELTA, CO | N4262L | Incident | substantial |
A forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were inadequate preflight planing, inadequate in-flight planing and rough uneven, unsuitable terrain…A forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were inadequate preflight planing, inadequate in-flight planing and rough uneven, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 13, 1999 | GLENARM, IL | N4425L | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwin…the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwind. |
| Jul 23, 1999 | DOVER, DE | N6017R | Incident | destroyed |
The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors include excessive airspeed on the final approach, and the student pilot's attempt to land…The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors include excessive airspeed on the final approach, and the student pilot's attempt to land beyond a safe touchdown point. |
| Jun 28, 1999 | UNION, IN | N5869R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted. |
| 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. |
| Oct 23, 1998 | VANCOUVER, WA | N3765L | Incident | substantial | Refueling was not preformed which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. Factors include the student pilot's inadequate preflight planing/preparation. |
| Oct 12, 1998 | BENNINGTON, VT | N1330F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, mountainous/hilly terrain, and clouds. |