Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | Floresville, TX | N5427J | Fatal (1) | substantial | The medical incapacitation of the pilot due to a sudden cardiac arrhythmia or acute myocardial infarction. |
| Feb 06, 2012 | Fresno, CA | N7582D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to performanc…The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to performance-impairing drugs. |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Malaga, CO | HK4631 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Broken Hill, AS | VH-UFN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Angels Camp, CA | N733AS | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. |
| Mar 06, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N726RJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 27, 2008 | McMurray, WA | N75558 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceiling…The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Sa Pobla, SP | EC-IRP | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Corona, CA | N737EJ | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Marlow, OK | N6555D | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the …The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind. |
| Aug 16, 2007 | Rochester, NY | N738JE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failuire to maitain adequate airspeed during a turning maneuver which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Apr 09, 2007 | Page, AZ | N6267D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon. |
| Jul 19, 2006 | Petal, MS | N738KE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Jul 14, 2006 | El Rosario, SP | EC-HQR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2006 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | N4792D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees du…Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing. |
| Jun 22, 2006 | Newry, ME | N572BA | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Oct 24, 2005 | Barcelona, SP | EC-EME | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Penrose, NC | N73747 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeof…A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeoff, and the inadvertent stall. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 21, 2003 | Olive Branch, MS | N75510 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terra…The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the wing flaps for takeoff. |
| Aug 29, 2003 | Malaga, SP | EC-EUK | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2003 | Foley, MN | N5315D | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the groun…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors was the pilot's lack of instrument rating, the pilot's disregard of the preflight briefing and his failure to follow in-flight weather advisories and a low ceiling. |
| Feb 23, 2003 | ELY, NV | N9885J | Fatal (2) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon. |