Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2006 | Athens, OH | N240U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, and the ditch. |
| May 01, 2006 | Miami, FL | N738DW | Incident | substantial | The improper flare by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 30, 2006 | Billings, MT | N739AJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking. |
| Mar 31, 2006 | Daytona Beach, FL | N172FL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and incurring damage. |
| Feb 12, 2006 | New Hudson, MI | N222UN | Incident | substantial |
The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. F…The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. |
| Feb 11, 2006 | Sacramento, CA | N739GY | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing. |
| Jan 31, 2006 | Snohomish, WA | N492SF | Incident | substantial |
Carburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing condition…Carburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors. |
| Dec 22, 2005 | La Verne, CA | N738AH | Incident | — |
the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to …the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in his in-flight collision with the Cessna airplane. |
| Nov 09, 2005 | Arlington, TX | N5437J | Incident | substantial | The students improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilots excessive airspeed on final approach. |
| Nov 07, 2005 | Perry, GA | N3015E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure …The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure runway. |
| Nov 06, 2005 | Sherman, TX | N2884E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Oct 02, 2005 | Punta Gorda, FL | N952AC | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Aug 22, 2005 | Ramona, CA | N734MY | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | Cedar City, UT | N9892J | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt. |
| Jul 20, 2005 | North Las Vegas, NV | N4961D | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Hudson, CO | N733RL | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intenti…The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intentions, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, the density altitude, and the soft terrain. |
| Jun 13, 2005 | Madison, WI | N6454J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmark…The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmarked control lock and the FBO's failure to replace the unmarked control lock were factors in the accident. |
| May 30, 2005 | Stockton, CA | N172MR | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the brakes, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Palo Alto, CA | N737WF | Incident | substantial | The student's failure to maintain directional control and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight. |
| Apr 17, 2005 | Wellington, OH | N1086F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A fac…The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind. |
| Apr 01, 2005 | San Jose, CA | N4789G | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 18, 2005 | Rio Grande City, TX | N6372D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was th…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Feb 10, 2005 | Grafton, ND | N2291E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. Factors associated wi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the snow bank. |
| Feb 03, 2005 | Idaho Falls, ID | N5204K | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A contributing factor was the …The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A contributing factor was the deep snow beside the runway. |
| Feb 02, 2005 | Loveland, CO | N618MN | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between…The dual student's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.. A contributing factor was the inadequate communication between the flight instructor and the dual student, |