Cessna 172P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | Mayo, MD | N781FM | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2021 | Lanai City, HI | N3929 | Minor | substantial |
The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a no…The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose-over. |
| Dec 02, 2018 | Santa Rita, OF | N98884 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Cloverdale, CA | N64204 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach and his delayed decision to go around. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Nutwood, IL | N65191 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | N65813 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Spruce Creek, FL | N63835 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning. |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Maricopa, AZ | N65835 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with…The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Colorado Springs, CO | N97LP | Minor | substantial | The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. |
| Jan 30, 2011 | Chesapeake, OH | N55212 | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown poi…The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing. |
| Jun 27, 2009 | USAFA, CO | N52298 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the go-around. |
| Jul 22, 2007 | Sussex, NJ | N63483 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 17, 2005 | Hitchcock, TX | N53795 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. |
| Mar 12, 2005 | Redstone Arsnl, AL | N5456K | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. Fa…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. Factors were the turbulence and crosswind conditions. |
| Nov 24, 2003 | Fountain Hills, AZ | N97056 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate altitude during a go-around following a simulated forced landing, which resulted in an …The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate altitude during a go-around following a simulated forced landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 02, 2003 | Gainesville, TX | N51611 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind and the pilot's failure to abor…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind and the pilot's failure to abort landing. |
| Apr 09, 2002 | Council Bluffs, IA | N53066 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the s…The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience. |
| Feb 18, 2002 | Dowagiac, MI | N66986 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factor…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt the landing with a gusting 20 knot direct crosswind. |
| Jan 26, 2002 | Levittown, PR | N99295 | Minor | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with aircraft manufacturer's inspection procedures, resulting in corrosion and separation of the ailero…the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with aircraft manufacturer's inspection procedures, resulting in corrosion and separation of the aileron control cable in flight and the subsequent forced landing in a swamp. |
| May 12, 2001 | Grants Pass, OR | N62961 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack…The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings. |
| Apr 05, 2001 | Williamsport, PA | N65630 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's premature raising of flaps resulting in his failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Oct 22, 2000 | HALF MOON BAY, CA | N5226K | Minor | substantial |
A local windshear condition that exceeded the airplane's climb performance capability during landing approach and resulted in the runway overrun durin…A local windshear condition that exceeded the airplane's climb performance capability during landing approach and resulted in the runway overrun during an attempted go-around. |
| Sep 08, 2000 | CROSS KEYS, NJ | N9594L | Minor | substantial | The operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. |
| Apr 11, 2000 | SEATTLE, WA | N38GF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the landing runway, and her failure to maintain proper glide path for the landing runway, resultin…The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the landing runway, and her failure to maintain proper glide path for the landing runway, resulting in an encounter with vortex turbulence from a preceding heavy aircraft landing on a parallel runway and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors included the pilot's lack of total flying experience, and crosswind conditions conducive to a vortex turbulence encounter. |
| Nov 23, 1999 | GREENFIELD, IN | N65668 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining aircraft control. A contributing factor was the student's aural perception. |