Cessna 172M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1999 | BLOOMINGTON, IL | N61612 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs. |
| Jul 30, 1999 | PIERSON, FL | N9880V | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and fa…the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and colliding with trees. |
| Jul 12, 1999 | HAMBURG, NY | N42246 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A related factor was the lack of experience in make and model. |
| Jul 10, 1999 | FRESNO, CA | N73113 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery procedures from the subsequent bounced landing. |
| Jun 21, 1999 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N61560 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The mechanic's improper installation of nonapproved automotive electrical system parts, and his failure to ensure that all electrical connections were…The mechanic's improper installation of nonapproved automotive electrical system parts, and his failure to ensure that all electrical connections were secure during the reinstallation, which resulted in the failure of the electrical system. The pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during the subsequent attempt to find an airport on the dark night flight was a factor. |
| Jun 20, 1999 | FAYETTEVILLE, WV | N20952 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| May 16, 1999 | OMAK, WA | N73040 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping. |
| May 16, 1999 | DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL | N20417 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE. |
| May 08, 1999 | LANCASTER, TX | N101PD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 26, 1999 | MAYVIEW, MO | N220NY | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted precautionary landing. Factors to the accident were the overcast weather condition, ina…the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted precautionary landing. Factors to the accident were the overcast weather condition, inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, the inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and the presence of the fence posts and pole in the selected landing area. |
| Apr 25, 1999 | LAKE GENEVA, WI | N64373 | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the ditch. |
| Apr 24, 1999 | GEORGETOWN/GUY, GY | 8RGHA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 17, 1999 | LUMBERTON, NJ | N12469 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 05, 1999 | MIDLOTHIAN, TX | N8963V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. Factors were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination. |
| Mar 24, 1999 | NEW HUDSON, MI | N75BG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around. A related factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 19, 1999 | RENO, NV | N5242R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the crosswind landing. |
| Feb 12, 1999 | RUM CAY, BF | N61745 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1999 | MIDLOTHIAN, TX | N80253 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind resulting in a loss of control. Factors were the gusty high winds and the flight instructor'…The student pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind resulting in a loss of control. Factors were the gusty high winds and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to solo during high winds. |
| Nov 08, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N8883V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. |
| Oct 25, 1998 | CUMBERLAND, MD | N61648 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land, instead of performing a go-around. |
| Oct 11, 1998 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | N172JF | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Suicide. |
| Oct 10, 1998 | FREEPORT, BF | N9728H | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 16, 1998 | TETERBORO, NJ | N64453 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, and pilot's lack of recent night f…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, and pilot's lack of recent night flight experience. |
| Sep 16, 1998 | CONCRETE, WA | CFZEY | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Night conditions were a factor. |
| Sep 08, 1998 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N40SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the runway light and the terrain conditions. |