Cessna 172P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1998 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N99064 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the failure of the solo student pilot in the other aircraft to acquire and maintain separation from this aircraft, which was departing the airport tra…the failure of the solo student pilot in the other aircraft to acquire and maintain separation from this aircraft, which was departing the airport traffic pattern and had been issued as traffic by the local controller. Also causal was the failure of the pilot and instructor in this aircraft to maintain separation from the other aircraft, which they had previously acknowledged as in sight. The inadequate D-BRITE radar repeater in the tower cab was a factor in this accident. |
| Sep 26, 1998 | FARMVILLE, NC | N54013 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left s…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left side of the runway. Contributing factors were the wet runway and the vehicle. |
| Aug 07, 1998 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N116FR | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Jul 19, 1998 | SEATTLE, WA | N53630 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Related factors were the student pilot's lack of total experience, and a…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Related factors were the student pilot's lack of total experience, and airport signs in the accident area. |
| Jun 21, 1998 | GRAYS LAKE, IL | N99548 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's not performing a recovery from a bounced landing and his not maintaining directional control. A factor was soft terrain. |
| Jun 19, 1998 | ABILENE, KS | N9786L | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to plan his approach so as to be able to stop the airplane on the runway, and the instructor pilot's delay in taking contr…The student pilot's failure to plan his approach so as to be able to stop the airplane on the runway, and the instructor pilot's delay in taking control of the airplane, so as to correct the student's mistake. A factor contributing to this accident was the ditch. |
| May 17, 1998 | MONUMENT VALLEY, UT | N65759 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of exp…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in type of operation and geographic area, mountainous terrain, and high density altitude. |
| May 16, 1998 | FORT MYERS, FL | N63012 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and her selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. |
| May 10, 1998 | GEORGETOWN, TX | N99570 | Incident | substantial |
inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), by failing to ensure that the student obtained and/or maintained sufficient airspeed, which led…inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), by failing to ensure that the student obtained and/or maintained sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. |
| May 03, 1998 | KEY WEST, FL | N54743 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The student pilot's lack of experience in the m…failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The student pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor. |
| Apr 25, 1998 | LA PORTE, TX | N52188 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature landing flare and improper recovery procedures from a bounced landing. A factor was the gusty winds. |
| Apr 19, 1998 | LONGMONT, CO | N6174K | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the aircraft during the landing touchdown. Factors were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of total flight experience. |
| Mar 29, 1998 | PLAINVILLE, CT | N9821L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation. |
| Mar 06, 1998 | DESTIN, FL | N53456 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 01, 1998 | LANGLEY AFB, VA | N62082 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the ac…The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling. |
| Feb 22, 1998 | YORK, PA | N54172 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Jan 02, 1998 | AUGUSTA, ME | N9912L | Incident | substantial | The inadequate lookout of the pilot in command. |
| Dec 24, 1997 | KENMORE, WA | N9566L | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequately planned approach and failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's lack of total experience in kind of aircraft and h…the pilot's inadequately planned approach and failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's lack of total experience in kind of aircraft and haze were factors. |
| Dec 08, 1997 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N99510 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 08, 1997 | NAPLES, FL | N97074 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 05, 1997 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N98483 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a hangar while taxiing. |
| Nov 01, 1997 | TOOELE, UT | N96575 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, his delay in attempting to go around (abort the landing), and the encounter with a runway marker and a fence. |
| Oct 14, 1997 | PITTSFIELD, MA | N62264 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planni…The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and fog. |
| Oct 12, 1997 | WIGGINS, MS | N945SM | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and the aircraft nosing over during landing roll. |
| Sep 28, 1997 | YANKTON, SD | N52419 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the wind gusts. |