Cessna 172RG Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2002 | Billings, MT | N6525R | Incident | substantial | The failure of the landing gear actuator during landing as a result of fatigue. |
| Sep 21, 2002 | DEL MAR, CA | N6303V | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to failure of the number three connecting rod cap. Also causal was the failure of the pilot of a previous flight to repo…The loss of engine power due to failure of the number three connecting rod cap. Also causal was the failure of the pilot of a previous flight to report an engine overspeed event precluding the performance of the appropriate maintenance inspection. |
| Aug 12, 2002 | Rochester, NY | N888RG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the slow response time of the airspeed indicator. |
| Aug 11, 2002 | West Milford, NJ | N6257R | Serious (2) | substantial | The private pilot's excessive rotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Alamogordo, NM | N6288R | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff. |
| Apr 23, 2002 | Marthasville, MO | N5388R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor. |
| Sep 30, 2001 | Newberg, OR | N6515R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures. |
| Sep 27, 2001 | Englewood, CO | N9320D | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the dual student to verify that the landing gear was down and locked, and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise …the failure of the dual student to verify that the landing gear was down and locked, and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student. |
| Sep 05, 2001 | Carbonado, WA | N44EF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing fa…The pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2001 | Gunnison, CO | N401TA | Serious (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequ…the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain flying. |
| Jun 15, 2001 | Waveland, MS | N4734R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a h…The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house. |
| May 03, 2001 | Washington, OK | N9696B | Minor | substantial |
the in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the for…the in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 24, 2001 | Waco, TX | N4823V | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lac…the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 20, 2001 | Stanford, CA | N6307R | Incident | substantial | Failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install and safety wire the oil filter, which subsequently lead to a loss of engine power. |
| Feb 03, 2001 | Troy, MI | N369ER | Incident | substantial | the excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor. |
| Jan 31, 2001 | Sunfield, MI | N6448V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank. |
| May 27, 2000 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N5207U | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in comme…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in commercial flight training maneuvers. |
| Sep 24, 1999 | ORLANDO, FL | N9536B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in subs…the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane when the right main landing gear collapsed upon landing. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | FORT SMITH, AR | N9724B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the electric pump motor/hydraulic power pack resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear upon landing. |
| Aug 21, 1999 | MIAMI, FL | N6231V | Incident | substantial |
The delay by the pilot-in-command to extend the gear resulting in collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. Factors in the accident were the …The delay by the pilot-in-command to extend the gear resulting in collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. Factors in the accident were the inoperative gear warning system associated with the throttle due to the broken wire at the throttle microswitch, and the overstress failure of the rudder trim chain master link clip which resulted in disconnection of the rudder trim while trimmed full left. |
| Aug 07, 1999 | CELINA, TX | N9620B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot in command to use all of the available runway for takeoff. |
| May 28, 1999 | SANFORD, FL | N9561B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 23, 1999 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | N9475B | Incident | substantial | The right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 29, 1999 | MOORPARK, CA | N9451D | Incident | substantial | The failure and separation of the number two cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. |
| Feb 15, 1999 | LAWRENCEVILLE, IL | N9506D | Incident | substantial | the fatigue fracture of the landing gear actuator. |