Cessna 172K Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 226 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

226

All Events

133

Incidents

37

Minor

22

Serious

34

Fatal (62 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 22, 2002 Cedar City, UT N78760 Incident substantial the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
Jul 15, 2001 Wasilla, AK N78254 Incident substantial The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff roll.
Apr 22, 2001 Honesdale, PA N79210 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was gusting winds.
Mar 20, 2001 Holland, MI N79301 Incident substantial The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights.
Jan 07, 2001 Troutdale, OR N78284 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane.
Nov 20, 2000 BELCHER, LA N567QL Incident substantial
the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of …

the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
Nov 17, 2000 HAGERSTOWN, MD N79054 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock from the control column before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
Oct 11, 2000 INDIANTOWN, FL N7396G Incident substantial
The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a con…

The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor.
Sep 28, 2000 BURNS, OR N84034 Incident substantial The separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade.
Aug 20, 2000 WARWICK, RI N46549 Incident substantial The pilot's delayed recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 15, 2000 PALO ALTO, CA N79004 Incident minor The pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech.
Jun 21, 2000 ORCHARD, CO N84105 Incident destroyed The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed.
Feb 26, 2000 ALPINE, TX N46469 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
Sep 17, 1999 MOUNTAIN HOME, AR N84697 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying…

The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night.
Sep 09, 1999 PICKRELL, NE N84385 Incident substantial the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor.
Feb 14, 1999 MARATHON, FL N75RR Incident substantial
The pilot's improper use of elevator control while landing in gusty winds resulting in the aircraft nosing down and the propeller and wing contacting …

The pilot's improper use of elevator control while landing in gusty winds resulting in the aircraft nosing down and the propeller and wing contacting the runway.
Oct 26, 1998 DILLON, MT N736VR Incident substantial The student pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were rough terrain and crosswind conditions.
Oct 02, 1998 MIDDLEFIELD, OH N78624 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 10, 1998 OMAHA, NE N758FY Incident substantial
The aircraft modification not being in compliance with the Supplemental Type Certificate. A factor to the accident was the fracture of the landing ge…

The aircraft modification not being in compliance with the Supplemental Type Certificate. A factor to the accident was the fracture of the landing gear axle during landing.
Feb 01, 1998 OXFORD, MA N78222 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Mar 28, 1997 GLENWOOD SPGS, CO N7273G Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control, and his use of excessive rudder control.
Sep 28, 1996 DEAL, NJ N84593 Incident substantial the pilot's improper decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
Aug 03, 1996 NIKISKI, AK N78108 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the windshear.
Jul 22, 1996 WEST MILFORD, NJ N46700 Incident substantial the pilot's failure in attaining the proper touchdown point, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing).
May 14, 1996 ENGLEWOOD, FL N7284G Incident substantial Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout while taxiing to takeoff resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree.
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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