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 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
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