Cessna 172S Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 410 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.

410

All Events

310

Incidents

35

Minor

16

Serious

45

Fatal (80 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 02, 2011 Syracuse, UT N235GW Minor substantial
The failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused…

The failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jul 23, 2011 Lincoln Park, NJ N869BC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.
Jul 01, 2011 Cambridge, MD N789EP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 27, 2011 Price, UT N674SP Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircra…

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.
Jun 24, 2011 Palo Alto, CA N222MF Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach over unsuitable terrain.
Jun 14, 2011 Covington, GA N6026P Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jun 14, 2011 Cortez, CO N6017J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Jun 13, 2011 Grand Forks, ND N539ND Incident substantial The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to the student pilot’s bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
Apr 16, 2011 Payson, AZ N1835U Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adju…

The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adjustment and a partial loss of engine power for the takeoff and attempted climbout.
Apr 13, 2011 Saint Petersburg, FL N2468Z Incident substantial The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Feb 16, 2011 New Smyrna Beach, FL N6345L Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to t…

The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.
Feb 15, 2011 Daytona Beach, FL N378FA Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 29, 2011 St. Petersburg, FL N6013J Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn the airplane onto a taxiway after landing.
Jan 22, 2011 McKinney, TX N348ME Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jan 18, 2011 North Myrtle Beach, SC N2100V Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach due to spatial disorientation.
Dec 23, 2010 Fort Myers, FL N385ME Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with ful…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.
Dec 07, 2010 LAWRENCE, KS N99HV Incident substantial The student pilot’s non-stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 04, 2010 Port Townsend, WA N14511 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Nov 01, 2010 Branscomb, CA N3542V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
Oct 10, 2010 Boynton Beach, FL N423FT Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 25, 2010 Franconia, NH N5295Y Incident substantial The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.
Sep 22, 2010 Longmont, CO N2459K Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 25, 2010 Frederick, MD N387AF Incident substantial Undetermined.
Jul 25, 2010 Santa Maria, CA N172CY Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing.
Jun 30, 2010 Chesapeake, VA N6064R Incident substantial A hard landing by person(s)unknown.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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