Cessna 172N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

1178

All Events

709

Incidents

180

Minor

90

Serious

197

Fatal (403 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 07, 1990 CLEARWATER, FL N73929 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED T…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY CROSSWIND, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
Aug 13, 1989 SELIGMAN, AZ N5961J Minor substantial
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM PIVOT STUD, WHICH WAS IN TURN CAUSED BY A STUCK EXHAUST VALV…

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM PIVOT STUD, WHICH WAS IN TURN CAUSED BY A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE.
Jul 19, 1989 LEESBURG, FL N47ER Minor substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AS HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND.
Jun 18, 1989 NIAGARA FALLS, NY N52HR Minor substantial
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE…

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN BECAUSE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG.
Mar 16, 1989 SWAINSBORO, GA N73944 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND AT AN UNLIGHTED AIRSTRIP IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND HER SUBSEQUENT, INADVERTENT SELECTIONOF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BORDERIN…

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND AT AN UNLIGHTED AIRSTRIP IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND HER SUBSEQUENT, INADVERTENT SELECTIONOF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BORDERING THE RUNWAY.
Dec 22, 1988 CLEARWATER, FL N5160F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 08, 1988 DELTA, UT N75666 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1988 TRUCKEE, CA N6406D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1988 MONTGOMERY, OH N1925F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 18, 1988 PLANO, TX N4675G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 08, 1988 COLUMBIA, CA N8216E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 PERHAM, MN N734GF Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 LEE VINING, CA N6122G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1987 SONORA, CA N737SL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987 NAPLES, FL N5005E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1987 RITTER BUTTE, OR N1935F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 19, 1986 PORT MATILDA, PA N5094K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1986 FUGUAY-VARINA, NC N4892G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1986 RICHFIELD, UT N8291E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 1986 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX N738DC Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 11, 1986 SAN JOSE, CA N733ZF Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 HUNTINGTON BCH, CA N4840G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1985 BRIDGEPORT, NE N2920E Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1985 MONTICELLO, GA N6201E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1985 HEALDSBURG, CA N739XZ Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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