Cessna 172M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2026 | Mangalur, IN | VT-EUC | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 2026 | Nampa, ID | N4464R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Palmer, AK | N20305 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Pensacola, FL | N6542H | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Poleta, CA | N13221 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Fort Morgan, CO | N61657 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Lubbock, TX | N92356 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Albany, OR | N20490 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Kapolei, HI | N19867 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Gig Harbor, WA | N6750H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ackerman, MS | N73154 | Incident | substantial |
The excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.…The excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the interference of the instrument panel wiring with the flight control system. |
| May 08, 2024 | Midland, TX | N69PW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with …The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the flaps. |
| May 02, 2024 | West Chicago, IL | N20095 | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway. |
| May 01, 2024 | Westminster, MD | N1377U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent aborted landing. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Clearbrook, MN | N12805 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Shelbyville, TN | N73605 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Mar 05, 2024 | Wilson Airport, KE | 5Y-NNJ | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Brookwood, AL | N9160H | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Red Lake, MN | N46056 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a c…The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Miami, FL | N955PT | Incident | substantial |
The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine r…The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Carson City, NV | N4432R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Marysville, CA | N20268 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Terrell, TX | N1221U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response. |
| Apr 01, 2023 | Santa Ana, CA | N1399U | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a commercial airliner which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent lo…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a commercial airliner which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control resulting in impact with terrain. |
| Mar 07, 2023 | Miami, FL | N64535 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication. |