Cessna 172P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1999 | EASTON, WA | N62800 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and th…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and the soft/rough terrain on which the aborted takeoff took place. |
| Jun 13, 1999 | SEYMOUR, TN | N5494K | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around earlier resulting in a long landing, insufficient runway remaining to stop, and subsequent in flight c…The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around earlier resulting in a long landing, insufficient runway remaining to stop, and subsequent in flight collision with a marked power line during an aborted landing. |
| Apr 08, 1999 | DULCE, NM | N96212 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command becoming disoriented during cruise flight, and his intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions without proper ce…The pilot-in-command becoming disoriented during cruise flight, and his intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included snow, fog, obscuration and icing, the dark night light conditions, the rough terrain condition on which to make a forced landing, and the closed runway. |
| Nov 27, 1998 | BRAINERD, MN | N52502 | Minor | substantial |
The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the tr…The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on the ground. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 08, 1997 | ROCKHILL, SC | N66098 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight. |
| Jun 30, 1997 | TIOGA, PA | N97613 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper inflight decision to land downwind with an inoperative airspeed indicator, and his improper landing flare. |
| Jan 19, 1997 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N136FR | Minor | substantial | Failure of other maintenance personnel to properly torque a connecting rod bolt and nut for the No. 3 cylinder during engine overhaul. |
| Oct 15, 1996 | KINGSBURG, CA | N6187K | Minor | destroyed |
the student pilot's use of an excessively lean mixture, which led to engine overheating, detonation, subsequent failure of the number 2 piston, and a …the student pilot's use of an excessively lean mixture, which led to engine overheating, detonation, subsequent failure of the number 2 piston, and a forced landing. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | PORT WASHINGTON, WI | N55404 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Jul 24, 1995 | RENO, NV | N65923 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component c…the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft. |
| Jun 28, 1995 | LAKE PLACID, FL | N96567 | Minor | substantial |
TOTAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL VENT SYSTEM RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUA…TOTAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL VENT SYSTEM RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR FAILURE OF THE MECHANIC TO IDENTIFY THAT THE VENTED AND NON-VENTED FUEL CAPS WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. |
| Jun 07, 1995 | ST. PETERSBUG, FL | N129EP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student on landing rollout. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (directional con…The pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student on landing rollout. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (directional control not maintained), and subsequent nose over. |
| Apr 12, 1995 | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | N55409 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY CROSSWIND. A FACTOR WAS GUSTING CROSSWINDS. |
| Jul 02, 1994 | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | N97000 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's (1) improper recovery from a bounced landing and (2) failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Jul 01, 1994 | GREENVILLE, ME | N5482K | Minor | substantial | THE PREMATURE RETRACTION OF THE WING FLAPS BY THE PILOT AFTER TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LIFT AND COLLISION WITH TREES. |
| Jun 26, 1994 | MASSENA, NY | N5435K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. |
| May 14, 1994 | FERNANDINA, FL | N99998 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO GROUND IMPACT. |
| Nov 28, 1993 | PANOCHE, CA | N65922 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition …the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition created by the hills immediately off the departure end of the dirt airstrip. |
| Jul 04, 1993 | LANCASTER, TX | N54003 | Minor | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING |