Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | Serakseevo township, OF | RA-67438 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Hickory, NC | N79514 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2024 | San Diego, CA | N74C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Compton, CA | N733ZN | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, wh…The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, which resulted in water entering the fuel tanks through the filler caps. |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Long Beach, CA | N3307E | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar. |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Minot, ND | N737BW | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Springtown, TX | N733KP | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Murphysboro, IL | N737SY | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing. |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Old Bridge, NJ | N8074E | Minor | destroyed | The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Kernville, CA | N728KG | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Spring, TX | N75634 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Makaha, HI | N422BP | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered. |
| Aug 06, 2014 | Valkaria, FL | N9400E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the …The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in post accident testing. |
| Jan 25, 2014 | Boulder, CO | N738LQ | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach with known turbulence present. |
| Dec 29, 2013 | Pacoima, CA | N4936D | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Nov 02, 2013 | Loveland, CO | N6303E | Minor | substantial | A dragging right brake, which resulted in an un-commanded right turn, and subsequent ground loop. |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Dade City, FL | N5944J | Minor | substantial | The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. |
| Apr 13, 2013 | Summersville, WV | N6136F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Gila Bend, AZ | N5802J | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around. |
| Feb 18, 2013 | Okeechobee, FL | N6249D | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| May 25, 2012 | Wichita, KS | N73743 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a colli…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Orleans, VT | N738QF | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight. |
| Nov 01, 2011 | Pompano Beach, FL | N739JN | Minor | substantial |
The separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the in…The separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the owner. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Bluffton, SC | N882AV | Minor | substantial | An in-flight upset of undetermined origin resulting in a forced landing. |
| Aug 15, 2010 | USA | N44WH | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |