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 14, 2005 | Amarillo, TX | N19998 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for und…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high density altitude. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Ocean Springs, MS | N901NS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starv…The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Aug 04, 2005 | Hoquiam, WA | N724TM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor. |
| Aug 02, 2005 | El Dorado, AR | N80735 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Jun 26, 2005 | Marysville, OH | N80802 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Yamhill, OR | N4368R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stal…The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper decision making. |
| Jun 18, 2005 | Rochester, MN | N73328 | Incident | substantial | The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 10, 2005 | Carlsbad, CA | N1126U | Incident | substantial | the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing. |
| May 18, 2005 | Tucson, AZ | N9017H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare that induced a porpoise, which resulted in the overload failure of the nose wheel assembly. |
| Mar 18, 2005 | Spring, TX | N91505 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions co…The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Feb 03, 2005 | Desert Center, CA | N472RA | Incident | substantial |
The instructor's improper decision to land on the dry lakebed without knowing the condition of the landing surface. A factor in the accident was the …The instructor's improper decision to land on the dry lakebed without knowing the condition of the landing surface. A factor in the accident was the soft sand surface of the lake bed. |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Orlando, FL | N9336H | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in …The failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to replace the flexible oil cooler hoses during engine installation following overhaul, as recommended by the engine manufacturer. |
| Oct 09, 2004 | Eliot, ME | N80657 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Houstonia, MO | N80237 | Minor | substantial | The fatigue failure of the piston end of the connecting rod and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Medina, OH | N172WW | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and by failure to comply with service instruction for low engine compression. |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Yuba City, CA | C-GTKX | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Brownville Junc, ME | N12959 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain.…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain. |
| Jul 30, 2004 | Sublette, KS | N105PD | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and her failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contrib…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and her failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the student pilot's unsuccessful recovery from the bounced landings and the soft terrain conditions. |
| Jul 18, 2004 | Brookville, OH | N9731V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed…The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush. |
| Jul 14, 2004 | Aniak, AK | N1453V | Incident | minor | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Jul 01, 2004 | Winston Salem, NC | N71409 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post, while taxing which resulted in a collision. |
| May 29, 2004 | Worcester, MA | N73704 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting w…The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind. |
| May 29, 2004 | Vernonia, OR | N5440H | Incident | substantial | The instructor pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around resulting in an overrun of the runway. |
| May 10, 2004 | Curico, CI | CC-CWP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 2004 | Eltopia, WA | N1883V | Incident | substantial | Remedial action delayed during the takeoff roll. Factors include rough/uneven terrain. |