Cessna 172I Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 59 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.

59

All Events

29

Incidents

15

Minor

5

Serious

10

Fatal (16 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 17, 2024 Cordes Lakes, AZ N8390L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 20, 2022 Blanding, UT N46055 Minor substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind condition…

The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.

May 09, 2007 Shelby, OH N8469L Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose over into a ditch. Other …

The pilot's failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose over into a ditch. Other factors were the pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and the ditch.

Apr 20, 2007 Peach Springs, AZ N35562 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flig…

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.

Apr 07, 1998 MALLARDS LDG, GA N35594 Minor substantial A deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.
Jul 11, 1997 NACHES, WA N35436 Minor substantial
inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related fa…

inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the forced landing.

Nov 09, 1993 MOBERLY, MO N35537 Minor substantial the failure of the pilot-in-command to use all of the available runway.
Sep 18, 1992 VICTORIA, TX N46084 Minor substantial
BLOCKED ENGINE ASSEMBLY BREATHER TUBE AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCIES. FACTORS WERE OIL ON WINDSHEILD AND RED…

BLOCKED ENGINE ASSEMBLY BREATHER TUBE AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCIES. FACTORS WERE OIL ON WINDSHEILD AND REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSCREEN..

May 14, 1991 CLANTON, AL N46240 Minor substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING A GO-AROUND. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jul 08, 1987 BATON ROUGE, LA N8485L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1985 MILLINGTON, TN N35469 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 CAMERON, MO N46175 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1984 CHANDALAR, AK N8487L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1984 MORTON, WA N8394L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1983 FORREST CITY, AR N35520 Minor destroyed 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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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