Cessna 172P Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

696

All Events

439

Incidents

104

Minor

55

Serious

96

Fatal (200 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 10, 2017 Tamiami, FL N881AV Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to carburetor icing.
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.
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 17, 2015 Sebastian, FL N66090 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged airspeed and glidepath, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.
Apr 17, 2015 Tamuning, USA N9853L Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.
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.
Jul 17, 2014 Hagerstown, MD N97528 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare.
May 30, 2014 Bluffton, OH N5495K Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 26, 2014 Inarajan, USA N9551L Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali…

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jan 05, 2014 Cotulla, TX N55277 Incident substantial
The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the acc…

The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.
Oct 14, 2013 Christmas, FL N65704 Incident substantial An inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
Aug 24, 2013 Mitchellville, MD N98923 Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewhe…

The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination.
Jun 06, 2013 Pontiac, MI N549TT Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remed…

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action.
Mar 04, 2013 Bardstown, KY N89847 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 18, 2013 Valparaiso, FL N98598 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Oct 08, 2012 Cedar Key, FL N97757 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Sep 25, 2012 Richmond, KY N53720 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
Aug 23, 2012 Lyman, MS N65747 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
Jul 18, 2012 St. Augustine, FL N127EP Incident substantial Undetermined due to a lack of information about when the damage to the airplane occurred.
May 28, 2012 Hemet, CA N216AF Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
May 07, 2012 Spokane, WA N54036 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 24, 2012 Brooksville, FL N99087 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 26, 2012 Honolulu, HI N66540 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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