Cessna 172M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2008 | Carroll, IA | N333AE | Incident | substantial | The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds. |
| Sep 01, 2008 | Three Lakes, WI | N12809 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to en…The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door. |
| Aug 03, 2008 | Jefferson, NC | N73594 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankmen…A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankment adjacent to the runway. |
| Jul 22, 2008 | Bountiful, UT | N7672 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 20, 2008 | Leavenworth, WA | N80849 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high den…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway. |
| Jun 30, 2008 | Oakland, CA | N61736 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts …A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump. |
| Jun 27, 2008 | Skykomish, WA | N94HJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action. |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Toms River, NJ | N13105 | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks. |
| Jun 24, 2008 | San Diego, CA | N9629V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Pahala, HI | N13713 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from h…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 09, 2008 | Byron, CA | N9328H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Jun 06, 2008 | Byron, CA | N73403 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to …The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were a sudden wind shift and wind gusts. |
| May 28, 2008 | San Antonio, TX | N9144H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicl…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle. |
| May 28, 2008 | Big Bear City, CA | N21134 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wi…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wind shear and the high density altitude condition. |
| May 23, 2008 | Savannah, GA | N73471 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind. |
| May 22, 2008 | Chuckey, TN | N74WC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| May 09, 2008 | Yurimaguas, PE | OB-1366 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 03, 2008 | Dixie, ID | N20406 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff. |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Richfield, UT | N80318 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 08, 2008 | Gun Barrel City, TX | N13246 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver. |
| Jan 12, 2008 | Pine Bluffs, WY | N12606 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank. |
| Oct 28, 2007 | Duluth, MN | N4366R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition. |
| Oct 18, 2007 | Rangeley, ME | N92737 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted at…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Sep 08, 2007 | Mansfield, MA | N19952 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the acciden…The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight. |
| Sep 05, 2007 | Pontiac, MI | N73455 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing. |