Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2016 | Wayne, NE | N5104D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision w…The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Dec 03, 2015 | Boca Raton, FL | N5185D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an i…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain. |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Gorliz, SP | EC-HKH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2015 | Miami Beach, FL | N733VB | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean after the ditching. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Herington, KS | N909HC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a porpoise. |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Kalispell, MT | N733NH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2015 | Bajo Baudo, CO | TI-BAA | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 2015 | Miami, FL | N6223D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane firewall. |
| Jul 03, 2015 | Lubbock, TX | N6326J | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall. |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Vernal, UT | N3159E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Makaha, HI | N422BP | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered. |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Ualapue, HI | N5660E | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Thermal, CA | N738TJ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil. |
| Aug 17, 2014 | Natchitoches, LA | N734YW | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve …The partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the airplane and fly it in a manner that would allow him to make the emergency landing in the field rather than overfly it, and the pilot’s failure to have the engine overhauled according to the recommended overhaul interval. |
| Aug 06, 2014 | Valkaria, FL | N9400E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the …The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in post accident testing. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Elliott Key, FL | N737TP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical …The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Rockville, IN | N13SK | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magn…A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Murphysboro, IL | N737SY | Incident | substantial | A hard landing by person(s) unknown. |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Edgewood, NM | N4842G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Edgewater, MD | N7368F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of contr…The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 09, 2014 | Premana Lecco, IT | I-SIPI | Fatal (3) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Jun 08, 2014 | Page, AZ | N5589E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perfor…The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb. |
| Jun 03, 2014 | Padre Island, TX | N734BY | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Mar 21, 2014 | Marine City, MI | N739RX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 08, 2014 | Charlottesville, VA | N5423J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |