Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2008 | Huntington, IN | N733KC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake. |
| Jul 27, 2008 | McMurray, WA | N75558 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceiling…The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 12, 2008 | Edgewater, MD | N734AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Sa Pobla, SP | EC-IRP | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2008 | El Cajon, CA | N6360D | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine fai…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 26, 2008 | Sells, AZ | N2857E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment. |
| 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 25, 2008 | Beaver Marsh, OR | N734KU | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow. |
| 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. |
| Jan 20, 2008 | Corona, CA | N737EJ | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. |
| Dec 18, 2007 | Talladega, AL | N2180E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Dec 01, 2007 | Gaithersburg, MD | N259ER | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in …The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Marlow, OK | N6555D | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the …The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind. |
| 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. |
| Nov 17, 2007 | Atwater, CA | N3318E | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and …The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and the ditch. |
| 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 07, 2007 | Oxford, MS | N5260J | Minor | substantial | The pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight. |
| Oct 04, 2007 | Calhan, CO | N2263E | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| 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. |