Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2000 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N4918G | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued…The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention. |
| Jun 26, 2000 | CANTON, MI | N3416E | Incident | substantial |
the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the ai…the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down. |
| Jun 24, 2000 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N738WD | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot failed to use carburetor heat during the descent. |
| Jun 23, 2000 | TUNTUTULIAK, AK | N4762D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's disregard of the existing wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and wind gusts. |
| Jun 23, 2000 | GREENVILLE, IL | N4919G | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total ex…the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Jun 22, 2000 | SANTA ANA, CA | N7598D | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the air…The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the airplane's subsequent collision with the ground adjacent to the runway. |
| May 29, 2000 | PLAINWELL, MI | N5200K | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot exceeded the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the ditch which the airplan…the pilot exceeded the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the ditch which the airplane contacted. |
| May 27, 2000 | LINCOLNTON, NC | N734ZD | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30…The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30-degree of flaps extended instead of the POH recommended 20-degrees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the student to retract the flaps from 40 degrees to 20 degrees during the go-around from a low pass. |
| May 17, 2000 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N738VZ | Incident | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 16, 2000 | TAPPAHANNOCK, VA | N1655E | Minor | substantial | the pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N5909E | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing. |
| Apr 11, 2000 | LAKEPORT, CA | N6104G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the i…The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the inability to stop on the remaining pavement, and, his delayed decision to initiate a landing abort. Also causal was the pilot's failure to retract the flaps to the go around/aborted landing position. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | MAUD, OK | N75958 | Incident | substantial |
the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a …the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing. |
| Mar 22, 2000 | QUINCY, WA | N229CP | Incident | substantial | Failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain. |
| Feb 07, 2000 | BERMUDA DUNES, CA | N739GQ | Incident | substantial | Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Jan 25, 2000 | LINCOLNTON, GA | N2469E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove ice from the wings prior to takeoff resulting in the aircraft not climbing after takeoff and colliding with a tree. |
| Dec 21, 1999 | MELBOURNE, FL | N8182E | Incident | substantial | The certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 17, 1999 | CONCORD, CA | N738UA | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock. |
| Dec 12, 1999 | SPRINGHILL, LA | N739ST | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilo…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. |
| Nov 22, 1999 | DEFUNIAK SPGS, FL | N733AH | Incident | substantial |
Was the pilot's failure to obtain a proper weather briefing resulting in his encounter with fog, his having to make a precautionary landing in a field…Was the pilot's failure to obtain a proper weather briefing resulting in his encounter with fog, his having to make a precautionary landing in a field when the aircraft became low on fuel, and the on ground collision with trees during landing roll. |
| Nov 15, 1999 | HOPEDALE, MA | N738NL | Incident | substantial | was the student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action. |
| Nov 12, 1999 | RAWLINS, WY | N5225D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type. |
| Nov 02, 1999 | CHANDLER, AZ | N98909 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing. |
| Oct 25, 1999 | CRANDON, WI | N4776E | Incident | substantial | the deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions. |
| Oct 21, 1999 | DEER VALLEY, AZ | N738FY | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his d…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his decision to over-fly two alternate airports in order to continue to his destination. |