Cessna 172I Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 59 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2007 | Gladwin, MI | N8353L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Paris, AR | N46174 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the tre…the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the low altitude, the pilot's inability to see objects and the terrain, and the trees. |
| Nov 21, 1993 | KALAMAZOO, MI | N35549 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Apr 18, 1993 | ETTRICK, WI | N8337L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | AN INFLIGHT EXPLOSION OF A TOLUENE-BASED FLUID INSIDE THE AIRPLANE'S COCKPIT. |
| Jul 24, 1992 | DONNELLY, ID | N27JF | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE USING IMPROPER OBSTACLE TAKEOFF PROCEDURES. FACTORS INCLUDE EXCESSIVE FLAP EXTENSION. |
| Jun 11, 1992 | CHINO HILLS, CA | N225EB | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION AND INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Jun 20, 1987 | ELLISVILLE, MS | N8446L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1986 | NUNICA, MI | N46074 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1984 | BROCKPORT, NY | N8439L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1983 | MIAMI, FL | N8366L | Fatal (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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