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, 2021 | Wheeling, IL | N99715 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after…The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller. |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Kennesaw, GA | N9522L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Wenatchee, WA | N51547 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Eagle River, AK | N65698 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator t…An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed and all applicable airworthiness directives complied with in accordance with federal regulations. |
| May 08, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | N54140 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing. |
| 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. |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Bellingham, WA | N51380 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent 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. |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Valley Springs, CA | N54873 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering for landing and his decision to land on a surface with obstructions. |
| Nov 19, 2017 | San Jose, CA | N52492 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on…The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the airplane's initial climb. |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Tamuning, USA | N5448K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. |
| Jun 10, 2017 | Tamiami, FL | N881AV | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to carburetor icing. |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Manitouwadge, CA | N230TX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Honesdale, PA | N54285 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplan…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, landing hard, and overrunning the runway. |
| 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. |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Townsend, MT | N62731 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight e…The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 03, 2015 | Bartlett, IL | N62681 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abno…The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities. |
| May 25, 2015 | Mitchellville, MD | N6155K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane. |
| 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. |
| Apr 17, 2015 | Tamuning, USA | N9853L | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Apr 17, 2015 | Sebastian, FL | N66090 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged airspeed and glidepath, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion. |
| Mar 08, 2015 | Newport, RI | N65645 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted …The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Kankakee, IL | N54974 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare. |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Miami, FL | N97277 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage. |