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 16, 2010 | Blue Hill, ME | N733XD | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds. |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Tamuning, USA | N733SN | Serious (1) | — | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the airplane’s propeller while hand-propping. |
| 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. |
| Feb 14, 2010 | Genoa City, WI | N24CV | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a res…A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul. |
| 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. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Hillsville, VA | N734TV | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| 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. |
| Jun 22, 2009 | Marysville, OH | N734EN | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons. |
| 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 06, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N726RJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Big Bear Lake, CA | N6443E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to contin…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane. |
| Feb 07, 2009 | Atmautluak, AK | N5246D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight c…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Burbank, CA | N172ST | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situa…The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness while conducting the normal and emergency checklists during his turn from base to final approach, and the dark night condition. |