Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2008 | Blue Ash, OH | N75528 | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during t…The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted. |
| May 20, 2008 | Palo Alto, CA | N6521J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 08, 2008 | Charlottesville, VA | N733LE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper engine starting procedures. |
| Mar 03, 2008 | Centre, AL | N203GT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Feb 19, 2008 | Perry, GA | N3015E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds. |
| Jan 22, 2008 | South St. Paul, MN | N738UE | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-cover…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions. |
| Dec 18, 2007 | Talladega, AL | N2180E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Nov 21, 2007 | Hamilton, NJ | N172MG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 17, 2007 | Statesboro, GA | N6492E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown. |
| Oct 24, 2007 | Grand Junction, CO | N1422E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Oct 20, 2007 | Daggett, CA | N5323D | Incident | substantial | The flight's encounter with a strong gusty wind condition. |
| Oct 02, 2007 | Green Valley, AZ | N6291D | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm. |
| Jul 29, 2007 | New Hudson, MI | N222UN | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.…The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the bushes. |
| Jun 30, 2007 | Yorkville, IL | N738SV | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by th…The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and trees. |
| Jun 26, 2007 | Greenwater, WA | N733XW | Incident | substantial |
The in-flight encounter with a sudden windshift during the takeoff initial climb, to which the certified flight instructor responded by aborting the t…The in-flight encounter with a sudden windshift during the takeoff initial climb, to which the certified flight instructor responded by aborting the takeoff and landing off the end of the runway. The ditch was a contributing factor. |
| Feb 23, 2007 | Holland, MI | N5321D | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caus…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank along the edge of the runway. |
| Feb 11, 2007 | Pinckneyville, IL | N9478E | Incident | substantial | Presence of a deer on the runway resulting in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll. |
| Dec 24, 2006 | Cottonwood Fall, KS | N4811G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway envir…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around. |
| Nov 25, 2006 | Reidsville, NC | N172LF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees. |
| Nov 22, 2006 | Spring, TX | N81HT | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 29, 2006 | Morgantown, WV | N952AC | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross …The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross country flight. A contributing factor was the wind gusts. |
| Oct 09, 2006 | Grand Rapids, MN | N739XK | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The ove…The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. |
| Oct 08, 2006 | St Charles, MO | N4775D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the resulting bounced landing. A contributing factor was the…The pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the resulting bounced landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent pilot induced oscillation (porpoise) after initial runway contact. |
| Aug 05, 2006 | Windsor, NH | N73672 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind…The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind. |
| Jul 31, 2006 | Anchorage, AK | N738LJ | Incident | substantial |
The possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose o…The possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose over. |