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 12, 2014 | Sarasota, FL | N60155 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engin…The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor. |
| Oct 26, 2014 | Santa Monica, CA | N353MV | Incident | substantial |
The separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the m…The separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions. |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Big Bear, CA | N612SP | Serious (3) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 05, 2014 | Sedona, AZ | N2179L | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll out. |
| Sep 14, 2014 | Naples, FL | N21670 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to la…The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Santa Ynez, CA | N10033 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces. |
| Jun 29, 2014 | Orlando, FL | N775SP | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind. |
| Jun 25, 2014 | Knox, IN | N1307C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control. |
| Jun 10, 2014 | Daytona Beach, FL | N5524L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of th…A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. |
| May 23, 2014 | Harrisburg, PA | N193ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 09, 2014 | Deland, FL | N493ER | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student …The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Everett, WA | N1152Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with a sign. |
| Apr 08, 2014 | Albuquerque, NM | N5306U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Feb 17, 2014 | Caldwell, NJ | N426SP | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Feb 15, 2014 | Mansfield, MA | N2143X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. |
| Jan 27, 2014 | Immokalee, FL | N21670 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Miami, FL | N17223 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing. |
| Nov 16, 2013 | St. Augustine, FL | N873EF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind. |
| Sep 01, 2013 | Deer Valley, AZ | N2134M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-a…The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures. |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N6065P | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose land…The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Manassas, VA | N740SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Indianapolis, IN | N45EF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Middletown, DE | N647SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Prescott, AZ | N544ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 03, 2013 | Portsmouth, NH | N645PD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved co…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock. |