Cessna 172P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1993 | SANTA FE, NM | N65655 | Serious (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN DESCENDING INTO A VALLEY AT AN ALTITUDE PROVIDING NO ESCAPE ROUTE IN MOUNTAINOUS TER…IMPROPER PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN DESCENDING INTO A VALLEY AT AN ALTITUDE PROVIDING NO ESCAPE ROUTE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Jul 19, 1992 | KERNVILLE, CA | N5247K | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY; POORLY PLANNED APPROACH; FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT; AND DELAY IN EXECUTING THE GO-AROUN…THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY; POORLY PLANNED APPROACH; FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT; AND DELAY IN EXECUTING THE GO-AROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE EXISTING TAILWIND AND CROSSWIND. |
| Jun 13, 1992 | LADYSMITH, WI | N52142 | Serious (1) | destroyed | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND THE ATTEMPTED ABORT OF THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ATTEMPT. |
| Nov 23, 1991 | MARQUETTE, MI | N96147 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME (WING) ICING AND THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE ADVERS…FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME (WING) ICING AND THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DARKNESS WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Oct 31, 1991 | ZION, IL | N5411K | Serious (1) | destroyed |
WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBSTRUCTION…WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES & TRANSMISSION LINES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Sep 11, 1991 | HESPERIA, CA | N97564 | Serious (3) | substantial |
A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE DUE TO THE OPERATOR'S NON COMPLIANCE WITH A MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE ENGINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCID…A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE DUE TO THE OPERATOR'S NON COMPLIANCE WITH A MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE ENGINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A SAFE LANDING. |
| Jan 22, 1991 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N96306 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE FLIGHT'S INADVERTANT ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE. |
| Nov 09, 1990 | HAYWARD, WI | N64406 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. |
| Mar 12, 1990 | TAMPA, FL | N9899L | Serious (2) | destroyed | PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS), WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL/SPIN), AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Nov 13, 1989 | BRYCE CANYON, UT | CGPGA | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE CLIMB SPEED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY CONS…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE CLIMB SPEED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY CONSIDER THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE EFFECT ON THE AIRPLANE'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE. |
| Oct 01, 1989 | BINGHAM, ME | N89219 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS CAPABLE OF OUTCLIMBING THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN UNDER THE EXISTING WIND AND A…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS CAPABLE OF OUTCLIMBING THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN UNDER THE EXISTING WIND AND AIRPLANE WEIGHT CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AN INTENTIONAL STALL INTO THE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE TERRAIN AND WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Aug 17, 1989 | SUPERIOR, WI | N98584 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Sep 11, 1988 | SHELTON, WA | N54867 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1987 | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | N62083 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1987 | FITCHBURG, MA | N99151 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1987 | COVELO, CA | N98782 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1987 | LANSING, IL | N97193 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1987 | TERRE HAUTE, IN | N51881 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 1986 | GALLUP, NM | N65184 | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1986 | LAKE JACKSON, TX | N52768 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1985 | STORMVILLE, NY | N52503 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1985 | RIO RANCHO, NM | N53410 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1985 | COMANCHE, TX | N54149 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 1984 | WEST MIFFLIN, PA | N97594 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1984 | HOUSTON, TX | N54647 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |