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
Sep 11, 2014 Spruce Creek, FL N63835 Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
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.
May 08, 2013 Den Helder, NL PH-ACM Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 26, 2013 Davis, WV N96178 Serious (3) substantial The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.
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.
Dec 13, 2012 Murfreesboro, TN N54500 Serious (1) substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Nov 11, 2012 Maricopa, AZ N65835 Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with…

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.
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 26, 2012 Plainville, CT N64182 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
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.
Mar 24, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO N97LP Minor substantial The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
Jan 26, 2012 Honolulu, HI N66540 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
Jan 04, 2012 Conroe, TX N54872 Incident substantial Failure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
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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