Cessna 172RG Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Mobile, AL | N4939V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designa…The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action. |
| Nov 08, 2011 | Kissimmee, FL | N5095V | Incident | substantial | A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending. |
| Apr 06, 2011 | Okeechobee, FL | N5284V | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gea…The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing. |
| Apr 02, 2011 | Wellington, CO | N4914V | Incident | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Rockaway, NJ | N6117R | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jan 10, 2009 | Carson City, NV | N6272R | Incident | substantial | The overload failure of the landing gear actuator at an undetermined time. |
| 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. |
| 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 04, 2008 | Almogordo, NM | N9783B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing. |
| 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 | 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 05, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N9752B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind. |