Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2010 | Stonington, ME | N6410F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | Waynesboro, VA | N3480E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Palmer, AK | N6594D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to fly towards rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Maryland Heights, MO | N1061X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 31, 2010 | Sterling, MA | N6371D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distra…The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to the passenger’s panicked condition. |
| May 16, 2010 | Blue Hill, ME | N733XD | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds. |
| Apr 24, 2010 | Poughkeepsie, NY | N5371D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. |
| Apr 03, 2010 | New Hudson, MI | N222UN | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds. |
| Mar 31, 2010 | Ankeny, IA | N883AV | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring. |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Marysville, OH | N4753D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 07, 2009 | San Diego, CA | N2219E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 30, 2009 | Manassas, VA | N733BS | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jul 12, 2009 | Rochester, MA | N4773G | Incident | substantial | An engine vibration as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 02, 2009 | Benton, AR | N5238E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| May 21, 2009 | Tunkhannock, PA | N9492E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind. |
| May 16, 2009 | Desert Center, CA | N738LF | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut d…A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight. |
| May 12, 2009 | Springdale, AR | N73842 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around. |
| May 08, 2009 | Roanoke, TX | N172SV | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's de…The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection. |
| Apr 24, 2009 | Pinehurst, NC | N500TC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Mar 01, 2009 | Carlisle, AR | N739NP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 26, 2009 | Broomfield, CO | N737KR | Incident | substantial | The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions. |
| Feb 25, 2009 | Johnson County Exec Airport, KS | N734WD | Incident | minor |
Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of…Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area. |
| Jul 12, 2008 | Edgewater, MD | N734AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | El Cajon, CA | N6360D | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine fai…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 26, 2008 | Sells, AZ | N2857E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment. |