Cessna 172H Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 180 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2010 | Dania Beach, FL | N1435F | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Archer, FL | N8112L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerod…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Nightmute, AK | N3718F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in a strong gusting wind, and his decision to taxi for takeoff in such conditions. |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Tucson, AZ | N51302 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. |
| Jul 03, 2009 | Clifton, ME | N1782F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. |
| Jun 20, 2009 | Lovingston, VA | N1664F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jun 01, 2009 | Uddevalla, SW | SE-GUP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government. |
| Feb 22, 2009 | Tucson, AZ | N1408F | Incident | minor | The flight instructor’s inadequate situational awareness while taxiing that led to an encounter with jet blast. |
| Oct 27, 2008 | Ingleside, TX | N1714F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the …The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Kadena Air Base, Japan, JA | N4961 | Serious (1) | substantial | . |
| Jun 01, 2008 | Brockport, NY | N3910R | Serious (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning. |
| May 11, 2008 | Brookshire, TX | N3870R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was th…The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines. |
| Jan 03, 2007 | Armstrong, TX | N3940R | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the clouds. low ceilings, and the pilot's limited night and instrument experience. |
| Jul 01, 2006 | Ringgold, GA | N8084L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision wit…The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground. |
| Dec 06, 2005 | Waycross, GA | N1689F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing. |
| Aug 26, 2005 | Corry, PA | N3946R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. |
| May 10, 2005 | Plattsmouth, NE | N4987R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accide…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind. |
| Apr 17, 2005 | Oakwood, GA | N1643F | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. |
| Mar 06, 2005 | Waldport, OR | N8100L | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A f…The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll. |
| Nov 28, 2004 | Belle Plaine, MN | N2663L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Sep 28, 2004 | Houston, TX | N189W | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack. |
| Nov 26, 2003 | Wichita Falls, TX | N8058L | Minor | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line. |
| Oct 15, 2003 | Manvel, TX | N3760R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's fail…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. |
| Jul 24, 2003 | Red Wing, MN | N8226L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jul 18, 2003 | Isle, MN | N1606F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional fac…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors. |