Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 05, 2000 | ATHENS, MI | N996WW | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial ac…the failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial action performed by the flight instructor. A factor to the accident was the runway edge light that was struck during the go-around. |
| Jun 09, 2000 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N7274D | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 27, 2000 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N5207U | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in comme…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in commercial flight training maneuvers. |
| Apr 18, 2000 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | N975BC | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudg…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare, the student's lack of total experience, the runway lights, and the runway signs. |
| Feb 21, 2000 | WATERFORD, MI | N922TA | Incident | substantial |
the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contrib…the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. |
| Feb 07, 2000 | OLIVE BRANCH, MS | N2630B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent collision with a taxiway sign and collapsed right main l…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent collision with a taxiway sign and collapsed right main landing gear. |
| Jan 10, 2000 | ANGLETON, TX | N8292 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the gust of wind. |
| Jan 06, 2000 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N156RA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially dis…The pilot's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon. |
| Dec 22, 1999 | LEOMINSTER, MA | N672DW | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, t…The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, the private pilot's failure to check for other traffic before turning onto final, and the position of the sun at the time of the accident. |
| Nov 20, 1999 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N475ER | Incident | substantial | Was the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the aircraft. |
| Nov 12, 1999 | LOGAN, UT | N427ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | ASPEN, CO | N9548A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A facto…the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A factor was inadequate route performance planning by the pilot. |
| Sep 24, 1999 | ORLANDO, FL | N9536B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in subs…the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane when the right main landing gear collapsed upon landing. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | FORT SMITH, AR | N9724B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the electric pump motor/hydraulic power pack resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear upon landing. |
| Aug 21, 1999 | MIAMI, FL | N6231V | Incident | substantial |
The delay by the pilot-in-command to extend the gear resulting in collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. Factors in the accident were the …The delay by the pilot-in-command to extend the gear resulting in collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. Factors in the accident were the inoperative gear warning system associated with the throttle due to the broken wire at the throttle microswitch, and the overstress failure of the rudder trim chain master link clip which resulted in disconnection of the rudder trim while trimmed full left. |
| Aug 08, 1999 | SAVANNAH, GA | N9514Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the airplane running off the r…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the airplane running off the runway and colliding with a runway sign. |
| Aug 07, 1999 | CELINA, TX | N9620B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot in command to use all of the available runway for takeoff. |
| Aug 01, 1999 | CHESWOLD, DE | N2746C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 30, 1999 | KOKOMO, IN | N2632Y | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the VOR s…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the VOR station. |
| May 28, 1999 | SANFORD, FL | N9561B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 23, 1999 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | N9475B | Incident | substantial | The right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. |
| May 18, 1999 | IMPERIAL, CA | N9897F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to an inadvertent porpoise condition. |
| Mar 29, 1999 | MOORPARK, CA | N9451D | Incident | substantial | The failure and separation of the number two cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. |
| Mar 10, 1999 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | N989AV | Incident | substantial |
the loss of directional control by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the lack of total experience of the pilot, the snow covered runway conditi…the loss of directional control by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the lack of total experience of the pilot, the snow covered runway condition, the snowbank, and the flight instructor not verifying the runway snow removal with the Duty Instructor prior to releasing the student pilot for solo operations. |
| Mar 10, 1999 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | N983AV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the snowbank and lack of total experience. |