Cessna 172P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 1999 | LAMBERTVILLE, MI | N53637 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's loss of directional control during landing roll. Factors to the accident were the icy terrain condition, crosswind, and the sn…the pilot-in-command's loss of directional control during landing roll. Factors to the accident were the icy terrain condition, crosswind, and the snow bank. |
| Nov 22, 1998 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | N54959 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind cond…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 26, 1998 | FARMVILLE, NC | N54013 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left s…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left side of the runway. Contributing factors were the wet runway and the vehicle. |
| Jul 19, 1998 | SEATTLE, WA | N53630 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Related factors were the student pilot's lack of total experience, and a…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Related factors were the student pilot's lack of total experience, and airport signs in the accident area. |
| Jun 19, 1998 | ABILENE, KS | N9786L | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to plan his approach so as to be able to stop the airplane on the runway, and the instructor pilot's delay in taking contr…The student pilot's failure to plan his approach so as to be able to stop the airplane on the runway, and the instructor pilot's delay in taking control of the airplane, so as to correct the student's mistake. A factor contributing to this accident was the ditch. |
| May 16, 1998 | FORT MYERS, FL | N63012 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and her selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. |
| May 10, 1998 | GEORGETOWN, TX | N99570 | Incident | substantial |
inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), by failing to ensure that the student obtained and/or maintained sufficient airspeed, which led…inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), by failing to ensure that the student obtained and/or maintained sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. |
| May 03, 1998 | KEY WEST, FL | N54743 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The student pilot's lack of experience in the m…failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The student pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor. |
| Apr 25, 1998 | LA PORTE, TX | N52188 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature landing flare and improper recovery procedures from a bounced landing. A factor was the gusty winds. |
| Mar 29, 1998 | PLAINVILLE, CT | N9821L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation. |
| Mar 06, 1998 | DESTIN, FL | N53456 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jan 02, 1998 | AUGUSTA, ME | N9912L | Incident | substantial | The inadequate lookout of the pilot in command. |
| Dec 08, 1997 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N99510 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 08, 1997 | NAPLES, FL | N97074 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 05, 1997 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N98483 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a hangar while taxiing. |
| Nov 01, 1997 | TOOELE, UT | N96575 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, his delay in attempting to go around (abort the landing), and the encounter with a runway marker and a fence. |
| Oct 14, 1997 | PITTSFIELD, MA | N62264 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planni…The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and fog. |
| Sep 28, 1997 | YANKTON, SD | N52419 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Jul 29, 1997 | LA PORTE, TX | N52336 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window.…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure the windows before starting the takeoff), and his diverted attention. |
| Jul 06, 1997 | WILDWOOD, NJ | N97011 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | FORT WORTH, TX | N53795 | Incident | substantial |
improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with jet blast from a twin jet transport airpla…improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with jet blast from a twin jet transport airplane. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | FOWLERVILLE, MI | N55121 | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to either attain proper touchdown point for landing or go around while he had sufficient airspeed and runway remaining. |
| May 04, 1997 | AUSTIN, TX | N53359 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. |
| Apr 21, 1997 | MCKINNEY, TX | N54153 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the ground after recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 10, 1997 | CLEVELAND, OK | N65753 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain availa…The pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available in the runway's overrun area. |