Cessna 172S Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 410 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Fredericksburg, TX | N478SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around resulting in abnormal contact with the runway pavement and a runway exc…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around resulting in abnormal contact with the runway pavement and a runway excursion. |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Princeton, MN | N208SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a ri…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind. |
| Feb 01, 2023 | Limon, CO | N5163H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Statesboro, GA | N2476Y | Fatal (1) | — |
The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the…The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the engine was shut down, which resulted in a passenger subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller. |
| Oct 02, 2022 | Hermantown, MN | N262TA | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, wh…The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue due to a long day of flying and personal activities. |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Longmont, CO | N2117Y | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilots’ inability to see and avoid each other, resulting in a midair collision. |
| Jun 19, 2022 | Fargo, ND | N5256S | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot flying, which resulted in a nose-wheel first hard landing. |
| Jun 09, 2022 | Salina, KS | N831KS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s poor pitch control during an aborted takeoff which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 10, 2022 | Traverse City, MI | N184NW | Incident | substantial | The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line “B” nut, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Mar 07, 2022 | San Carlos, CA | N653ND | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Hazleton, PA | N215LP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runw…The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion. |
| Dec 03, 2021 | Midland, VA | N2100S | Incident | substantial | Collision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the right-wing leading-edge spar. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Palm Coast, FL | N61237 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage…The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the lower fuselage and firewall. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Ruckinge, Kentu, UK | G-CFIO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2021 | LaSalle, CO | N2099J | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Venice, FL | N782JA | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttl…Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight. |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Mount Pocono, PA | N5185U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of aircraft control following a bounced landing. |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Clarksville, TN | N35585 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Yelm, WA | N513WF | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Saint James, LA | N365CP | Incident | substantial | The in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign. |
| May 02, 2021 | Martinsville, VA | N1089D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper pitch control during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike and a runway excursion. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Venice, FL | N60457 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 06, 2021 | Orangeburg, SC | N22467 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Everett, WA | N2164Z | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during climb, for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Feb 07, 2021 | Urbana, OH | N348RM | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed …The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident. |