Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2005 | Rio Grande City, TX | N6372D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was th…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Feb 10, 2005 | Grafton, ND | N2291E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. Factors associated wi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the snow bank. |
| Feb 03, 2005 | Idaho Falls, ID | N5204K | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A contributing factor was the …The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A contributing factor was the deep snow beside the runway. |
| Feb 02, 2005 | Loveland, CO | N618MN | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between…The dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between the flight instructor and the dual student, |
| Dec 30, 2004 | Mount Gilead, OH | N737AZ | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in th…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the rapidly deteriorating weather. |
| Nov 20, 2004 | Lakeville, MN | N737CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm. |
| Nov 14, 2004 | Wilmington, NC | N75776 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision…The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| Nov 09, 2004 | Sanford, FL | N8077E | Incident | substantial | The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor. |
| Nov 03, 2004 | Columbia, SC | N4874G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Oct 10, 2004 | Germantown, NY | N2771J | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud co…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud conditions. |
| Oct 07, 2004 | Casper, WY | N73764 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from …the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2004 | New Braunfels, TX | N739AM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition. |
| Aug 04, 2004 | Cleveland, TX | N4865G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension a…The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented. |
| Jul 31, 2004 | Hurricane, UT | N5426J | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the excee…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the exceeded maximum demonstrated crosswind component. |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Erwinna, PA | N262MC | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall. |
| Jul 07, 2004 | Chemehuevi, CA | N734PW | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control…the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Laramie, WY | N737YJ | Incident | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to mak…fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Wellsboro, PA | N10DJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Dover, TN | N5153E | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees…The certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Hillsboro, ND | N737SV | Incident | substantial | Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing roll. |
| May 17, 2004 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N737FE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airp…The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage. |
| May 04, 2004 | Odessa, FL | N737HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 25, 2004 | Lincoln, CA | N734RE | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Lyons, CO | N5048E | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain avai…a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign. |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Moselle, MS | N75812 | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower. |