Cessna 172M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1995 | WITTER, AR | N61899 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrai…failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a possible factor. |
| Sep 03, 1995 | ORR, MN | N828MB | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and …the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity. |
| Sep 01, 1995 | PORTLAND, ME | N6564H | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerate…an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | KINGSWOOD TWSP, NJ | N64380 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | INDEPENDENCE, MO | N6977H | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to perform the pre-takeoff checklist and set the elevator trim tab to the takeoff position. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | WILLIAMSON, NY | N9293H | Incident | destroyed | the loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | HOPEDALE, MA | N8885V | Minor | destroyed |
the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a …the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a building. |
| Aug 05, 1995 | QUILCENE, WA | N1464U | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE MOUNTAINS. FACTORS IN THE A…THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE MOUNTAINS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUDS AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| 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 24, 1995 | ST. JOHNS, CA | N31083 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 17, 1995 | YOLO, CA | N80187 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| Apr 07, 1995 | ELDERSBURG, MD | N20819 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE GO-AROUND AND …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE GO-AROUND AND THE PRESENCE OF A TAILWIND. |
| 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 16, 1995 | CORONA, CA | N9512H | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment after aborting a takeoff and improper use of the brakes during the abort. |
| 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 18, 1994 | NEW LONDON, PA | N13510 | Minor | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain adequate airpseed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain. |
| 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. |
| Sep 07, 1994 | COOLIN, ID | N61838 | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER TO PROPERLY REMANUFACTURE AND ADEQUATELY INSPECT THE NO. 1 ROCKER ARM PRIOR TO ITS INSTALLATION ON THE ENGINE. …THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER TO PROPERLY REMANUFACTURE AND ADEQUATELY INSPECT THE NO. 1 ROCKER ARM PRIOR TO ITS INSTALLATION ON THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE ROCKER ARM AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |