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
Nov 11, 1989 FABENS, TX N7337G Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING LANDING AND INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM THE ENSUING BOUNCED LANDING. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Sep 26, 1989 EAST SOUND, WA N84152 Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Sep 05, 1989 MIDLOTHIAN, TX N736YG Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TREE.
Jul 27, 1989 WILMINGTON, NC N7444G Incident substantial
THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION/PLANNING BY THE PILOT REGARDING THE UNIQUE LIGHT FEATURES ON RUNWAY 18 (LIGHTS MOUNTED ALONG THE EAST SIDE ONLY).…

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION/PLANNING BY THE PILOT REGARDING THE UNIQUE LIGHT FEATURES ON RUNWAY 18 (LIGHTS MOUNTED ALONG THE EAST SIDE ONLY). IN ADDITION THE PILOT FAILED TO ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED BETWEEN THE LIGHTS.
Sep 08, 1988 FRESNO, CA N79226 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1988 MOSES LAKE, WA N84445 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1988 PALMDALE, CA N46373 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1988 MORA, MN N7499G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1988 HOUSTON, TX N7116G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1988 BUTLER, AL N78840 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1987 STAUNTON, IL N78705 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 29, 1987 PENSACOLA, FL N84613 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1987 CUMMING, GA N7140G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1987 JEFFERSON, WI N84352 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1987 BRENHAM, TX N84861 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 05, 1987 PALMYRA, PA N78506 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 01, 1987 BUTLER, PA N79881 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1987 LANAI, HI N7459 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1986 MONTE VISTA, CO N79910 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1986 WEATHERFORD, TX N84839 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 SHARPES, FL N46494 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 21, 1984 BERLIN, WI N46407 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1984 FAYETTEVILLE, WV N46547 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1984 PENDLETON, OR N84153 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 1984 LANCASTER, CA N78178 Incident 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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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