Cessna 172S Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 410 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | N708LU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Lancaster, CA | N5199J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Lathrop, CA | N103VK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Los Banos, CA | N5203H | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | N121CW | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Sisters, OR | N787LF | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Rusk, TX | N52243 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Feb 23, 2025 | La Verne, CA | N137RJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 2025 | Waco, TX | N798SP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted…The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Air Force Academy, CO | N51387 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear. |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | N951JA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Seattle, WA | N513WF | Incident | minor | The Gulfstream pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna while taxiing that resulted in a ground collision. |
| May 26, 2024 | Pierson, FL | N1254D | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing…The flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing. |
| May 18, 2024 | Prescott, AZ | N17304 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impac…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. |
| May 11, 2024 | Chandler, AZ | N428DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations. |
| Mar 06, 2024 | Guna, IN | VT-CHP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Orlando, FL | N91PF | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Midland, TX | N391SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 13, 2023 | West Bend, WI | N529ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway. |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Waco, TX | N6319G | Incident | substantial | The solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2023 | Clewiston, FL | N1403R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Novato, CA | N372AH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with ter…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| May 24, 2023 | Casa Grande, AZ | N60372 | Incident | substantial |
An in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of throttle control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’…An in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of throttle control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the maintenance manual inspection procedure for the throttle cable assembly. |
| May 04, 2023 | Brookings, SD | N1674E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s d…The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of directional control. |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Los Angeles, CA | N575ND | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the hilly terrain resulting from his loss of situational awareness due to the deteriorating weather con…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the hilly terrain resulting from his loss of situational awareness due to the deteriorating weather conditions as he descended to approach his destination airport. |