Cessna 172M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 1996 | NASHUA, NH | N61765 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation during the go-around. |
| Dec 13, 1995 | PALM SPRINGS, CA | N73601 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power…the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor. |
| Dec 04, 1995 | MADISON, MS | N12245 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE RAISING OF FLAPS DURING A GO-AROUND. |
| Oct 09, 1995 | SUGAR LAND, TX | N73357 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | WILLIAMSON, NY | N9293H | Incident | destroyed | the loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 02, 1995 | NEW CUYAMA, CA | N61602 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, his premature rotation, and his failure to maintain directional control when the airc…the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, his premature rotation, and his failure to maintain directional control when the aircraft settled back onto the runway. The pilot's selection of a closed airport for the takeoff attempt was a factor. |
| Jun 28, 1995 | BRIDGEWATER, CT | N9176H | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing, and a subsequent collision with trees. |
| May 06, 1995 | BROOKLYN, MI | N9347H | Incident | substantial | FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING, AND SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | PANACEA, FL | N19901 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING A FORCED LANDING TO A RUNWAY. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE ROLLING OFF THE DEPARTURE …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING A FORCED LANDING TO A RUNWAY. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE ROLLING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND SUBSEQUENT ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A FENCE AND A TELEPHONE BOOTH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A SEPARATION OF THE NUMBER TWO EXHAUST VALVE HEAD FROM THE VALVE STEM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Feb 24, 1995 | WEST SENECA, NY | N13229 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning/decision to attempt a takeoff on a narrow icy runway with crosswind conditions, which resulted in the loss of control of…The pilot's improper planning/decision to attempt a takeoff on a narrow icy runway with crosswind conditions, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane, impact with a snow bank, and a nose over. |
| Feb 06, 1995 | BOULDER, CO | N80893 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE ROTATION. |
| Jan 22, 1995 | MESA, AZ | N73141 | Incident | substantial |
Student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, his delayed remedial action, and improper use of the flight controls. The student pilot's lack …Student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, his delayed remedial action, and improper use of the flight controls. The student pilot's lack of experience was a factor in this accident. |
| Nov 23, 1994 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N1385U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL OUTLOOK DURING TAXIING. |
| Oct 13, 1994 | FARMINGTON, NM | N20384 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE WIND SHEAR, CROSSWINDS, AND GUSTS. |
| Oct 08, 1994 | COALINGA, CA | N5061R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path. |
| Sep 14, 1994 | OIL TROUGH, AR | N1367U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF AIRCRAFT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS LANDING SURFACE. |
| Aug 23, 1994 | VESTAL, NY | N61774 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING AN ABORTED LANDING DUE TO THE THROTTLE CABLE SEPARATING FROM THE CARBURETOR. |
| Aug 08, 1994 | CARSON CITY, NV | N4390R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions which exceeded the capability of the aircraft. |
| Jul 09, 1994 | TAMPA, FL | N5233R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER APPROACH DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 24, 1994 | GROTON, CT | N6891H | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment. |
| Apr 14, 1994 | BARNWELL, SC | N61990 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FLARE PROPERLY WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. |
| Mar 18, 1994 | FLIPPIN, AR | N6654H | Incident | substantial | THE STUDENT PILOT'S PREMATURE FLARE AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. |
| Feb 22, 1994 | SLATINGTON, PA | N5272R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Feb 18, 1994 | RAVENNA, OH | N9101H | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF LEADING TO A COLLISION WITH A SNOW BANK WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF LEADING TO A COLLISION WITH A SNOW BANK WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER. |
| Nov 15, 1993 | ORLANDO, FL | N1753V | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE BETWEEN AIRCRAFT. |