Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2004 | Lakeville, MN | N737CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm. |
| Nov 14, 2004 | Wilmington, NC | N75776 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision…The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| Nov 09, 2004 | Sanford, FL | N8077E | Incident | substantial | The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor. |
| Oct 07, 2004 | Casper, WY | N73764 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from …the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2004 | New Braunfels, TX | N739AM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition. |
| Aug 04, 2004 | Cleveland, TX | N4865G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension a…The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented. |
| Jul 31, 2004 | Hurricane, UT | N5426J | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the excee…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the exceeded maximum demonstrated crosswind component. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Laramie, WY | N737YJ | Incident | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to mak…fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Wellsboro, PA | N10DJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Dover, TN | N5153E | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees…The certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Hillsboro, ND | N737SV | Incident | substantial | Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing roll. |
| May 17, 2004 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N737FE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airp…The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage. |
| May 04, 2004 | Odessa, FL | N737HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 25, 2004 | Lincoln, CA | N734RE | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Lyons, CO | N5048E | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain avai…a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | Bridgeport, CT | N6583D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the gusty winds. |
| Apr 03, 2004 | Statesboro, GA | N4874G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision w…The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds. |
| Apr 02, 2004 | Columbia, SC | N271EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contrib…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors. |
| Mar 21, 2004 | Creswell, OR | N739HQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit…The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree. |
| Mar 03, 2004 | Gig Harbor, WA | N75844 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Tree…The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Trees and an inoperative glide slope receiver were factors. |
| Feb 23, 2004 | Youngstown, OH | N738EK | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing. |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Parowan, UT | N9892J | Incident | substantial | the pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors. |
| Feb 12, 2004 | Easton, MD | N734AT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | Cahokia, IL | N738EJ | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during…The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during the landing. The snowbank was a factor. |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Hayfork, CA | N390BV | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt a landing on a snow covered runway without ascertaining the depth of the snow cover. |