Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 1998 | DETROIT LAKES, MN | N6703E | Incident | substantial | An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Aug 17, 1998 | CHANDLER, AZ | N5233D | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight monitoring of the aircraft's fuel consumption. |
| Aug 15, 1998 | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | N6172D | Incident | substantial |
the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions, and his excessively…the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions, and his excessively high flare. |
| Aug 15, 1998 | CORD, AR | N6323G | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Aug 07, 1998 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N118FP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper remedial action after making a hard landing and porpoising. A factor was his lack of total experience. |
| Aug 01, 1998 | LEBANON, OH | N733LK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in inadequate obstacle (car) clearance during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor …The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in inadequate obstacle (car) clearance during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor is the pilot's decision to perform a tailwind landing. |
| Jul 24, 1998 | NEW LENOX, IL | N4813D | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 16, 1998 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N172AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 11, 1998 | LINCOLN, TX | N5632E | Serious (3) | destroyed |
The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm fulcrum retaining stud backing out of its stud-tapped hole due to the improper tapping of the stud hole by un…The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm fulcrum retaining stud backing out of its stud-tapped hole due to the improper tapping of the stud hole by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the transmission wire, sign and gasoline pump. |
| Jul 06, 1998 | YOAKUM, TX | N5103D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 06, 1998 | OLIVE BRANCH, MS | N739ZA | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Jun 29, 1998 | STONE LAKE, WI | N6596D | Incident | substantial |
the lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-aroun…the lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-around not possible and the ditch off the end of the runway. |
| Jun 22, 1998 | OCEAN CITY, MD | N5944E | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors wer fog, dark night conditions, lack of r…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors wer fog, dark night conditions, lack of recent experience, inadequate preflight planning, and flight into known adverse weather. |
| Jun 04, 1998 | PRINDLE, WA | N6234D | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during attempted flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contribu…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during attempted flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds, dark night conditions, spatial disorientation, and drug impairment. |
| May 11, 1998 | HANNIBAL, MO | N733HY | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough field in which the forced landing was made. |
| May 09, 1998 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | N733LW | Incident | substantial |
the dual student's failure to use carburetor heat while circling at a reduced power setting, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise…the dual student's failure to use carburetor heat while circling at a reduced power setting, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student. |
| May 07, 1998 | AVALON, CA | N6514E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance in a Blind/Box Canyon. A related factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain. |
| May 05, 1998 | ENUMCLAW, WA | N6468D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Clouds and mountainous terrain were a factor…The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Clouds and mountainous terrain were a factor. |
| Apr 25, 1998 | PARKER, CO | N6356D | Incident | substantial |
a fractured #1 exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which subsequently resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain …a fractured #1 exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which subsequently resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor. |
| Apr 12, 1998 | STEVENSVILLE, MD | N734MN | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare, improper recover from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 08, 1998 | SANTA BARBARA, CA | N6417J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudging the landing flare and subsequent hard landing. |
| Mar 05, 1998 | TITUSVILLE, FL | N8342E | Minor | substantial |
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terr…loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain and obstructions in the emergency landing area. |
| Jan 31, 1998 | VALDOSTA, GA | N738YK | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the student to recover (pull-up) from the intentional maneuver resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the …The failure of the student to recover (pull-up) from the intentional maneuver resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the ostentatious display by the student. |
| Dec 16, 1997 | MCKINNEY, TX | N1371E | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision which resulted in continued flight until fuel exhaustion. Related factors were incorrect fuel gaug…The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision which resulted in continued flight until fuel exhaustion. Related factors were incorrect fuel gauge readings and trees. |
| Dec 07, 1997 | LYTLE CREEK, CA | N3548E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, due …the non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. |