Cessna 172H Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 180 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2000 | PICAYUNE, MS | N5107G | Incident | destroyed |
An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption o…An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing. |
| Apr 14, 2000 | GROTTOES, VA | N1404F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included th…The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience. |
| Sep 16, 1999 | PLATTSBURG, MO | N1406F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Jul 12, 1999 | FALMOUTH, KY | N3213L | Minor | substantial | A stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| May 01, 1999 | SYLVAN SPRINGS, AL | N5105G | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 10, 1999 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N3289L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign. |
| Oct 16, 1998 | CONROE, TX | N2513L | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows. |
| Jul 24, 1998 | COMMERCE, TX | N3743R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jun 05, 1998 | MARIPOSA, CA | N2573L | Serious (2) | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and improper in-flight decision not to make a precautionary landing for additional f…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and improper in-flight decision not to make a precautionary landing for additional fuel. |
| Feb 19, 1998 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N1430F | Incident | substantial |
a sudden encounter with wind gusts associated with a quickly passing rain shower which resulted in a nose-over, and subsequent collision with the runw…a sudden encounter with wind gusts associated with a quickly passing rain shower which resulted in a nose-over, and subsequent collision with the runway. |
| May 05, 1997 | WESTMINISTER, MD | N3748F | Incident | destroyed | The pilot misjudged landing distance on the runway and his failure to perform a go-around. |
| Nov 27, 1996 | HAMMOND, LA | N2440L | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 05, 1996 | CHATHAM, MA | N3707R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and m…the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane. |
| Aug 24, 1996 | DURANGO, CO | N3782F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flaring of the airplane at too high an altitude, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Aug 17, 1996 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N8016L | Fatal (1) | substantial | An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. |
| Jul 13, 1996 | Hickory, NC | N1637F | Incident | substantial | Engine stoppage for undetermined reasons. A factor was the terrain furrows. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | CHERRY TREE, PA | N1412F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available to clear an obstacle. |
| Jun 30, 1996 | PIERCE, CO | N1686F | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Jun 26, 1996 | JONESVILLE, SC | N3887R | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from the obstruction (power line) during low altitude flight. …the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from the obstruction (power line) during low altitude flight. The lack of natural lighting at dusk was a related factor. |
| Jun 15, 1996 | CROCKETT, TX | N8824Z | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). |
| Oct 28, 1995 | BORREGO SPRINGS, CA | N2552L | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect a bird's nest in the air induction system. Factors in the accident were carburetor…the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect a bird's nest in the air induction system. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. |
| Sep 29, 1995 | ST. JOHNS, AZ | N8034L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff. |
| Aug 12, 1995 | MANTEO, NC | N3254C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway. |
| May 22, 1995 | SAN IGNACIO, NM | N2840L | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT FLYING AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR SURROUNDING TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Apr 16, 1995 | HATTIESBURG, MS | N3835R | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT DURING DESCENT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND SUBSEQUE…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT DURING DESCENT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING TO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |