Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2008 | St. Louis, MO | N6416V | Incident | substantial | The improper maintenance performed resulting in a jammed nose landing gear door preventing the extension of the nose landing gear. |
| Sep 16, 2008 | Brunswick, GA | N4172P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare while landing. |
| Sep 04, 2008 | Almogordo, NM | N9783B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing. |
| Aug 14, 2008 | Cincinnati, OH | N21SZ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Tomahawk, WI | N6520R | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug break…A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Byron, CA | N354ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Moorpark, CA | N9627B | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance…A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Tishomingo, OK | N5178Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident wa…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Jun 05, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N9752B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind. |
| May 30, 2008 | Monticello, UT | N389ES | Fatal (2) | substantial | The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009. |
| Apr 19, 2008 | S. Lake Tahoe, CA | N2384L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the high density altitude. |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Monroe, WI | N724PG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 17, 2008 | Batavia, OH | N53417 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Mar 09, 2008 | Richmond, VA | N24619 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Litchfield, IL | N4726V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static …The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced landing was made. |
| Oct 29, 2007 | Brookings, SD | N77LU | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo fl…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign. |
| Oct 20, 2007 | Lufkin, TX | N172GH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 12, 2007 | Glendale, AZ | N9914F | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of t…the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Oct 11, 2007 | New Braunfels, TX | N24547 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 04, 2007 | Boston, MA | N445AF | Incident | substantial | The air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance. |
| Aug 13, 2007 | Fort Collins, CO | N249FS | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 12, 2007 | Roche Harbor, WA | N9551B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure …The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system. |
| Jun 10, 2007 | Lantana, FL | N522GC | Incident | substantial | Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons. |
| May 10, 2007 | Hollywood, FL | N369ES | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign. |
| May 07, 2007 | Chesterfield, MO | N51827 | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remed…Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors. |