Cessna 172M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2013 | Lakeport, CA | N20800 | Incident | substantial |
Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the ext…Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly. |
| Apr 07, 2013 | New Castle, VA | N92804 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The rea…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 15, 2013 | Hendersonville, NC | N61756 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions. |
| Feb 12, 2013 | Jenison, MI | N12989 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions. |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Eveleth, MN | N9660H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing. |
| Dec 07, 2012 | Arcola, TX | N172BJ | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal a…The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Canadensis, PA | N391R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath. |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Bardstown, KY | N21214 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted …The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Jul 21, 2012 | Hammond, NY | N6778H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Smyrna, TN | N80985 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 15, 2012 | Churchville, MD | N73134 | Incident | substantial | The tractor operator's failure to confirm the landing airplane's position before entering an active runway, which resulted in a ground collision. |
| May 01, 2012 | Three Rivers, MI | N30380 | Incident | substantial | Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. |
| Apr 05, 2012 | Pottstown, PA | N6871H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Feb 19, 2012 | Mayaquez, PR | N5286H | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions. |
| Feb 09, 2012 | Cusick, WA | N5100R | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali…A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jan 22, 2012 | Richland, WA | N64270 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing. |
| Sep 14, 2011 | Wendover, UT | N9197H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Plymouth, MI | N172LD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during…The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground. |
| Aug 13, 2011 | Elkins, WV | N5399Q | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Jun 19, 2011 | North Adams, MA | N12477 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing. |
| Apr 30, 2011 | Suchez, GA | N12839 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach. |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Belle Plaine, MN | N9659Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing. |
| Jul 01, 2010 | Twin Falls, ID | N64427 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Apr 19, 2010 | Burbank, CA | N4415R | Incident | — | The improper separation procedures by air traffic control. |
| Apr 17, 2010 | Coldwater, KS | N81772 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing. |