Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Louisville, KY | N62LU | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Petaluma, CA | N996RA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the…The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function. |
| Jul 01, 2021 | Missoula, MT | N2388L | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altit…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. |
| Jun 13, 2021 | Groton, CT | N430EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign. |
| May 11, 2021 | Chandler, AZ | N47AF | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low l…The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low light conditions. |
| May 08, 2021 | Miami, FL | N9795B | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Lawrenceville, GA | N997MC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Hope, AK | N949AF | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Lafayette, IN | N6330V | Incident | substantial |
The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up l…The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Ocean City, MD | N9715B | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve. |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | N5223V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear positio…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and landing. |
| Jan 21, 2018 | Martinsburg, WV | N9415B | Incident | substantial | A hydraulic leak in the right main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the main landing gear not extending. |
| Dec 02, 2017 | Huntingdon, TN | N9730F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mech…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Opa Locka, FL | N6102R | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because …A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative landing gear unsafe warning horn and the low voltage warning light. |
| Nov 02, 2017 | Redding, CA | N2103T | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landin…The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence. |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Auburn, WA | N5159U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that…The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Balchik, BU | LZ-SPD | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2017 | El Cajon, CA | N5424V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to v…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to visually check to see if the right main landing gear were extended. |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Greeley, CO | N6402V | Incident | minor | Failure of the left main landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in an inability to extend the left main landing gear. |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Cahokia, IL | N51827 | Incident | substantial | A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Sep 11, 2016 | Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, AS | VH-MKG | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Manhattan, KS | N5100V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which r…The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead. |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Stamford, TX | N9318B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure. |
| May 13, 2016 | Las Vegas, NV | N6281V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Sulfur Springs, TX | N72AF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |