Cessna 172RG Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2026 | Hollywood, FL | N949SM | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Louisburg, NC | N6386V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2024 | Ejido de Treinta y Tres, UY | CX-PAF | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 2024 | Chandeleur Island, LA | N751DW | Incident | substantial |
A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landin…A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landing gear support structure during the precautionary landing. |
| Apr 06, 2022 | Waterville, ME | N9440D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse. |
| Apr 03, 2022 | Pearland, TX | N5338V | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist. |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Brantford, CA | C-GOFD | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Paderborn, GE | N16ED | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 2022 | Rocky Mount, NC | N9382D | Incident | substantial | An inflight collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. |
| May 08, 2021 | Miami, FL | N9795B | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Dec 29, 2015 | Cascais, PO | G-CHZI | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| 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. |