Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2011 | Colorado Springs, CO | N3484E | Incident | substantial | The pilot loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Appleton, WI | N73836 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Mar 26, 2011 | Graham, TX | N9961E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 21, 2011 | Spanish Fork, UT | N739DG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the acc…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind. |
| Feb 27, 2011 | Welch, WV | N739NY | Serious (2) | substantial |
The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision…The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees. |
| Feb 25, 2011 | Andrews, TX | N739BL | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stal…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Poplar Grove, IL | N733TM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. |
| Jan 15, 2011 | Lebanon, TN | N1946F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot´s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Bluffton, SC | N882AV | Minor | substantial | An in-flight upset of undetermined origin resulting in a forced landing. |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Gaithersburg, MD | N249ER | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Malaga, CO | HK4631 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2010 | Salem, OR | N545DS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 01, 2010 | Wabash, IN | N2140E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around. |
| Aug 15, 2010 | USA | N44WH | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Elk Creek, VA | N172FL | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing. |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Perry, GA | N1351E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing. |
| 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 | Angels Camp, CA | N733AS | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Broken Hill, AS | VH-UFN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Maryland Heights, MO | N1061X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 20, 2010 | West Milford, NJ | N738QZ | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s control interference which resulted in a landing with a higher than normal airspeed, and the commercial pilot’s failure to initiat…The student pilot’s control interference which resulted in a landing with a higher than normal airspeed, and the commercial pilot’s failure to initiate a go-around to avoid the runway overrun. |
| 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 21, 2010 | Plattekill, NY | N739RK | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing…The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight. |