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
Dec 01, 2011 Schenectady, NY N83PD Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Oct 14, 2011 Ozark, MO N54356 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
Oct 12, 2011 Cornelius, OR N52013 Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.
Oct 06, 2011 Agana, USA N9853L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground air traffic controller's failure to advise the pilot of the hazard.
Aug 14, 2011 San Diego, CA N216AF Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
Jul 06, 2011 Baltimore, MD N65659 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing.
Jun 19, 2011 Gulfport, MS N54120 Incident —
the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring th…

the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring the first aircraft had passed the flight path intersection prior to clearing the second aircraft for takeoff.
Jun 18, 2011 Mount Pleasant, UT N65654 Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s fuel quantity before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 08, 2011 Palo Alto, CA N9849L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 03, 2011 Stuart, FL N88EP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 03, 2011 Fort Pierce, FL N5460K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 21, 2011 Palm Springs, CA N62145 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing with a crosswind.
Apr 01, 2011 Vega Baja, PR N98FR Incident substantial The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power.
Jan 30, 2011 Chesapeake, OH N55212 Minor substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown poi…

The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
Oct 28, 2010 Tampa, FL N612CB Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.
Sep 15, 2010 Stow, OH N97921 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 28, 2010 Bartlesville, OK N52071 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
Aug 08, 2010 San Jose, CA N64204 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 01, 2010 Santa Fe, NM N52708 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
Jul 18, 2010 New Stuyahok, AK N63022 Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
Jul 05, 2010 Chesapeake, VA N52614 Fatal (1) substantial The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons following the pilot's report of a flight control malfunction.
May 22, 2010 Las Vegas, NV N529MC Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
Apr 24, 2010 Wurtsboro, NY N51231 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 07, 2010 Camarillo Airport, CA N23FR Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 01, 2010 Ft. Pierce, FL N5460K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard 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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