Cessna 172G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 141 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 15, 1998 | WILLIAMSON, NY | N1308F | Incident | substantial | Directional control not maintained by one of the pilot's on board the airplane. |
| Nov 02, 1997 | ELK CITY, OK | N5745R | Incident | substantial | The high winds and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to taxi in the existing wind conditions. |
| Oct 17, 1997 | PANACEA, FL | N4690L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and an in flight collision with trees during a f…The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and an in flight collision with trees during a forced landing. |
| Nov 27, 1996 | CHINO, CA | N5854R | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions …the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors. |
| Feb 09, 1996 | GUNNISON, CO | N4262L | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. |
| Oct 16, 1995 | WILKES-BARRE, PA | N3773L | Incident | substantial |
the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to mai…the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| May 18, 1995 | SANFORD, FL | N3722L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Co…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power while descending due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations for the flight. |
| Apr 25, 1995 | AUGUSTA, ME | N3799L | Incident | substantial | THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING ATTEMPT. THE CROSSWIND, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND WERE FACTORS. |
| Jan 10, 1995 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N3708L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING RUNUP. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Sep 06, 1993 | AVALON, CA | N4143L | Incident | destroyed |
the oil starvation related failure of the number 1 and 2 connecting rods due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts at the number 2 cylinde…the oil starvation related failure of the number 1 and 2 connecting rods due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts at the number 2 cylinder, which allowed fretting of the bearing surfaces and the resulting closure of the oil ports. The under torque condition was due to improper installation procedures used by the aircraft owner, and, the inadequate inspection procedures utilized by the certifying repair station. |
| Jun 29, 1993 | FORT WORTH, TX | N3987L | Incident | substantial | THE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE INADVERTENT STALL. |
| Jul 03, 1992 | TONOPAH, NV | N4417L | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY IDENTIFY AND COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING TAILWIND CONDITIONS, AND, HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND WHEN HE …THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY IDENTIFY AND COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING TAILWIND CONDITIONS, AND, HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND WHEN HE BECAME AWARE OF BEING HIGH WITH A FAST GROUND SPEED. |
| Mar 15, 1992 | BILLINGS, MT | N4615L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND. |
| Sep 13, 1991 | SUMMERTON, SC | N4184L | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRSTRIP. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THE WET FIELD CO…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRSTRIP. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THE WET FIELD CONDITIONS AT THE AIRSTRIP. |
| Aug 18, 1991 | HILO, HI | N5921R | Incident | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF A NON STANDARD PROPELLER FOR WHICH NO PERFORMANCE CHARTS WERE AVAILABLE. |
| Aug 01, 1991 | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | N6002R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE IMPROPER FUEL TANK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DID NOT USE THE CHECK LIST. |
| Mar 02, 1991 | RENO, NV | N4417L | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/PREPARATION DECISION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH WIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT IN COMMANDS INABILITY T…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/PREPARATION DECISION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH WIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT IN COMMANDS INABILITY TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITION. |
| Jan 05, 1991 | WASILLA, AK | N4468L | Incident | substantial |
PILOT'S NOT REMOVING THE FROST FROM THE AIRPLANE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DELAYED ABORT, AND THE BER…PILOT'S NOT REMOVING THE FROST FROM THE AIRPLANE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DELAYED ABORT, AND THE BERM. |
| Oct 27, 1990 | ANACORTES, WA | N4174L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT POORLY COMPENSATED FOR THE WIND CONDITION. |
| Aug 29, 1990 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | N4182L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |