Cessna 172H Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 180 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | San Francisco, GT | N8203L | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 2022 | Miami, FL | N8845Z | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to th…A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Jan 04, 2011 | Walnut Grove, MO | N1416F | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue. |
| 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. |
| Jun 01, 2009 | Uddevalla, SW | SE-GUP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jun 06, 2002 | Palmetto, FL | N260WB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release. |
| Feb 21, 2001 | Centralia, IL | N733SS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The student pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane, and the CFI delayed in taking remedial action. |
| Aug 12, 2000 | PEACHTREE CITY, GA | N1749F | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision…The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted. |
| Jun 26, 2000 | ANGEL FIRE, NM | N2526L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper inflight decision to prematurely attempt a climb towards rising terrain before sufficient altitude had been attained that would a…The pilot's improper inflight decision to prematurely attempt a climb towards rising terrain before sufficient altitude had been attained that would assure adequate obstacle clearance. Factors were high density altitude and trees. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Nov 13, 1994 | LOUISVILLE, GA | N8200L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING A LOW PASS MANEUVER. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE VICINITY OF THE LOW PASS. |
| Sep 12, 1993 | LIBERTY, MS | N3767R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DELAYED GO-AROUND AND FAILURE TO RETRACT THE FLAPS IN A TIMELY MANNER. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S MISJUDG…THE PILOT'S DELAYED GO-AROUND AND FAILURE TO RETRACT THE FLAPS IN A TIMELY MANNER. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN OVERSHOOTING THE APPROACH, AND THE EXISTENCE OF POWER LINES CROSSING DIRECTLY OVER THE RUNWAY. THE COMBINATION OF THE GO-AROUND FLIGHT PROFILE WITH FULL FLAPS EXTENDED AND THE LOCATION OF THE WIRES MOST LIKELY LED TO AN EVASIVE MANEUVER AND INADVERTENT STALL INTO THE WIRES. |
| Aug 02, 1992 | GRAYLING, MI | N8183L | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. |
| Apr 01, 1992 | BROWNTOWN, WI | N3884R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW CONDITIONS, A…SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW CONDITIONS, AN INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION BY BOTH THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR, OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY, INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION, VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE ON BEHALF OF THE PILOT. |
| Aug 06, 1989 | DANA POINT, CA | N2667L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | PILOT-IN-COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE IN MANEUVERING FLIGHT. |
| Oct 16, 1987 | INDIAN HEAD, MD | N9WB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 1985 | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | N3714R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1983 | HERSHEY, PA | N6246L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | NORMALVILLE, PA | N8285L | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |