Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2011 | Montana Creek, AK | N447AF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing ove…The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Jan 28, 2011 | Shreveport, LA | N5929T | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. |
| Dec 02, 2010 | Warrensburg, MO | N465CM | Incident | substantial | A hard landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 12, 2010 | Farmersburg, IN | N531HF | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Tulsa, OK | N5145U | Serious (1) | destroyed |
A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installat…A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump. |
| Aug 14, 2010 | Key West, FL | N2435X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacti…The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean. |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Hampton, VA | N429FF | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to …The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind. |
| Mar 05, 2010 | Newark, OH | N391ES | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Feb 21, 2010 | Lockhart, TX | N5404V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was …The flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was the electrical failure/malfunction for reasons undetermined. |
| Feb 18, 2010 | Albany, OH | N9771B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing cond…The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Ramona, CA | N35414 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Rockaway, NJ | N6117R | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 19, 2009 | West Chicago, IL | N77AF | Incident | — |
A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing …A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle assembly. |
| Jul 04, 2009 | Morristown, NJ | N751DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft during taxi operations. |
| Jun 10, 2009 | Brownwood, TX | N6393R | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern. |
| May 09, 2009 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N2383Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing. |
| Apr 05, 2009 | Charleston, SC | N6208V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane …The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane on a converging final approach course. |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Lafayette, IN | N2382R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts. |
| Mar 08, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N2478B | Serious (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder. |
| Jan 10, 2009 | Carson City, NV | N6272R | Incident | substantial | The overload failure of the landing gear actuator at an undetermined time. |
| Dec 27, 2008 | Morristown, NJ | N178AF | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low …The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions. |
| Dec 06, 2008 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | N369ES | Fatal (4) | substantial | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft. |
| Dec 02, 2008 | Truckee, CA | N172MN | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Nov 19, 2008 | Cleveland, MS | N941SM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown. |
| Nov 09, 2008 | Manville, NJ | N6180R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing. |