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 13, 1990 | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | N9021H | Serious (3) | destroyed |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS. FA…IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE TREES (OBSTRUCTIONS). |
| May 28, 1989 | OAKLAND, AR | N9646H | Serious (2) | substantial | PILOT ELECTING TO BUZZ PERSONS ON THE LAKE AT LOW ALTITUDE AND COLLIDING WITH POWER LINES. |
| Mar 17, 1989 | GALVESTON, TX | N5280R | Serious (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITIO…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH WERE BELOW MINIMUMS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH. |
| Oct 02, 1988 | AUBERRY, CA | N20680 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 1988 | BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV | N8895V | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1988 | NORMAN, OK | N20129 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1987 | WARNER-ROBINS, GA | N13609 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 1987 | HILLSBORO, OR | N21460 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1987 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N61897 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1987 | RALEIGH, NC | N80929 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1986 | RICHARDTON, ND | N9051H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1986 | SENECA, IL | N6829H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1986 | MILWAUKEE, WI | N80167 | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1984 | AHOSKIE, NC | N12946 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1984 | NORFOLK, VA | N70554 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 1984 | KELSEYVILLE, CA | N5154H | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 1983 | OKMULGEE, OK | N80110 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 1983 | KURTHWOOD, LA | N9333H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1983 | MINDEN, NE | N30545 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1982 | SHERMAN, TX | N20576 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 1982 | MONARCH PASS, CO | N3LT | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1982 | OVERBROOK, OK | N46172 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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