Cessna 172P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2006 | Glendale, AZ | N97811 | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor…the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal. |
| Sep 04, 2006 | Baltimore, MD | N65659 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 01, 2006 | Spanish Springs, NV | N97306 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and t…the pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the likely quartering tail wind that may have affected the aircraft's climb gradient. |
| Aug 19, 2006 | Chester, SC | N51887 | Incident | substantial |
The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high and fast during the approach resulting in the flight landing long, overr…The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high and fast during the approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the runway, and colliding with trees. Factors in the accident were a tail wind and a wet runway. |
| Jul 29, 2006 | Poughkeepsie, NY | N97650 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 25, 2006 | Sedona, AZ | N64423 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing. |
| Feb 02, 2006 | Birmingham, AL | N902NS | Incident | substantial |
An in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main…An in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. |
| Dec 16, 2005 | Hialeah, FL | N51434 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the CFI to perform a go-around following a long landing resulting in overrun, on ground encounter with soft terrain, and subsequent nos…The failure of the CFI to perform a go-around following a long landing resulting in overrun, on ground encounter with soft terrain, and subsequent nose over. |
| Oct 01, 2005 | Reno, NV | N5394K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 23, 2005 | Mitchellville, MD | N99137 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N64763 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Jul 28, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N98730 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined…The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 18, 2005 | Savannah, GA | N5299K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the ground. |
| Jul 07, 2005 | Monroeville, AL | N98530 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | St. Francis, KS | N53462 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind. |
| May 17, 2005 | Islip, NY | N9344L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing. |
| May 11, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N64815 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 08, 2005 | Ann Arbor, MI | N777UM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor wa…The failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the low altitude. |
| Feb 07, 2005 | Cross Keys, NJ | N54812 | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilots lack of experience, and the snow bank. |
| Dec 29, 2004 | Houston, TX | N118FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain. |
| Dec 04, 2004 | Englewood, CO | N55250 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Nov 16, 2004 | Loveland, CO | N54165 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign. |
| Aug 08, 2004 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | N4599D | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial…The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot. |
| Jul 27, 2004 | Big Bear City, CA | N65615 | Incident | substantial |
the instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed decision to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were wind gusts, winds…the instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed decision to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were wind gusts, windshear, and an excessive descent rate. |
| Jun 23, 2004 | Springfield, OH | N65612 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing. |