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 09, 1997 | CUMMINGS, GA | N46029 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot landed the airplane with a tailwind condition, too long and too fast for the runway conditions. |
| Jun 12, 1989 | NEW ERA, MI | N35561 | Serious (3) | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| Feb 26, 1989 | FORT WASHINGTON, MD | N8359L | Serious (1) | — |
THE PASSENGER FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH THE PILOT FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE…THE PASSENGER FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH THE PILOT FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE BOARDING OF THE PASSENGER AND THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT. |
| Feb 14, 1987 | PELAHATCHIE, MS | N8474L | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 1984 | ESSEX, NY | N215NY | Serious (4) | substantial | 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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