Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2015 | Cascais, PO | G-CHZI | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Westminster, MD | N26499 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 23, 2015 | North Vernon, IN | N133VU | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Anoka, MN | N6511V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination. |
| Jun 06, 2015 | Addison, TX | N178AF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing. |
| May 28, 2015 | Beaver Falls, PA | N984WU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Okmulgee, OK | N2435R | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with trees and terr…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain. |
| Aug 26, 2014 | Willoughby Hills, OH | N4207P | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while returning to the airport immediately after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane excee…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while returning to the airport immediately after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall during the turn. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being over maximum gross weight and its subsequent decrease in takeoff climb performance. |
| Jul 09, 2014 | Tangara da Serra, BR | PR-TOT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 2014 | Joplin, MO | N468CM | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies t…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Alturas, CA | N6091R | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did …The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to stop. |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Llano, TX | N9373F | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact fai…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 07, 2014 | Daytona Beach, FL | N2630B | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantia…The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantial damage. |
| Mar 05, 2014 | Jackson, TN | N9417Z | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the lower vacuum pump. |
| Feb 13, 2014 | Ellsworth, KS | N816KS | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Feb 03, 2014 | Fort Pierce, FL | N828BM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Nashville, TN | C-GRJH | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a collision with the runway d…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a collision with the runway during an attempted approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s mental state, his impairment due to alcohol, and his decision to operate the airplane from Canada to the United States without the owner’s permission and without proper clearances for the flight. |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Tomball, TX | N999UF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees. |
| Sep 04, 2013 | Council Bluff, IA | N368ES | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. |
| Aug 25, 2013 | Shelter Island, NY | N392ES | Minor | substantial | The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 08, 2013 | Kent, WA | N4886V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the certified flight instructor and student pilot to complete the landing checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. |
| May 16, 2013 | Abbeville, LA | N5219U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook. |
| Mar 30, 2013 | Immokalee, FL | N410LR | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jan 18, 2013 | Redmond, OR | N6290V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly during the landing approach. |
| Nov 15, 2012 | Lexington, KY | N9985B | Incident | substantial |
The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the lan…The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic hose by unknown maintenance personnel. |