Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2002 | Sebring, FL | N267EP | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's premature rotation and failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled de…The student pilot's premature rotation and failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground. |
| Oct 24, 2002 | Morristown, NJ | N4599D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Oct 15, 2002 | Mount Sterling, KY | N6413J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into an antenna tower. A factor wa…The failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into an antenna tower. A factor was the low ceiling. |
| Oct 13, 2002 | Pompano Beach, FL | N6542J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 21, 2002 | Bumpass, VA | N737TG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width. |
| Aug 31, 2002 | Lakeside, CA | N739ZV | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to…The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain selected for the landing terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Aug 25, 2002 | Pinehurst, NC | N4859F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Aug 25, 2002 | Tarboro, NC | N2291E | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off…The failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and impacting trees, incurring substantial damage. |
| Aug 23, 2002 | Mesa, AZ | N4796E | Incident | destroyed | An electrical fire of unknown origin centered near the circuit breaker/throttle area of the instrument panel. |
| Aug 19, 2002 | STANARDSVILLE, VA | N738JR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions. |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Shell Lake, WI | N4731D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight plannin…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors were the pilot being fatigued, the night lighting condition, and the corn crop. |
| Aug 12, 2002 | Tinaquillo, VE | YV1856P | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Williamsport, PA | N739GV | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Sidney, NE | N739VN | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed during the takeoff, and the inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot. The low altitude was a factor. |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Fort Collins, CO | N5088K | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into terrain during a soft field take off. Contributin…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into terrain during a soft field take off. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of experience and the high density altitude conditions. |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Spearfish, SD | N1373E | Incident | substantial |
The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in c…The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a contributing factor. |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Middletown, RI | N733NQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind. |
| Jul 11, 2002 | Pickens, SC | N737CQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll and damage to the airplane when it exited the departure end of the runway and collided with trees. |
| Jul 06, 2002 | Otis, OR | N738QT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines. |
| Jun 24, 2002 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N160RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways. |
| Jun 22, 2002 | Marietta, GA | N739PF | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, imp…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over. |
| Jun 22, 2002 | Lynchburg, VA | N5408E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, a factor was the tailwind. |
| Jun 21, 2002 | Rutland, VT | N739RS | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt. |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Minneapolis, MN | N4808F | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck. |
| Jun 03, 2002 | Alhambra, CA | N6629E | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's miscalculated fuel consumption, failure to verify the fuel supply on board, and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff, which…the pilot's miscalculated fuel consumption, failure to verify the fuel supply on board, and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |