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
Jun 25, 2010 Salisbury, MD N2373K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 04, 2010 Baltimore, MD N789EP Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunders…

The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunderstorm.
Jun 01, 2010 Greenfield, IN N1448Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
May 24, 2010 East Haddam, CT N169ER Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.
May 16, 2010 Jekyll Island, GA N53039 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a crosswind.
May 13, 2010 Corvallis, OR N66083 Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.
May 03, 2010 Palo Alto, CA N796SP Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of cont…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.
Mar 26, 2010 Mckinney, TX N18563 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Mar 10, 2010 Lawrence, KS N99HV Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to co…

The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to continue the approach instead of going around.
Jan 04, 2010 Greenbush, ME N5118J Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for m…

The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure to return home.
Dec 08, 2009 Kissimmee, FL N5269X Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and alon…

The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
Dec 02, 2009 Mt. Comfort, IN N6036Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing.
Nov 07, 2009 Summit, DE N134B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Nov 05, 2009 Tallahassee, FL N5194X Fatal (2) destroyed The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
Oct 20, 2009 Grand Forks, ND N519ND Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 17, 2009 Honolulu, HI N5329L Minor substantial The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.
Oct 06, 2009 Easton, PA N66087 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final.
Sep 21, 2009 San Carlos, CA N21591 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
Sep 13, 2009 Park Rapids, MN N523ND Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.
Sep 07, 2009 Duluth, MN N568ND Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.
Aug 06, 2009 Bluffton, OH N6186T Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Aug 04, 2009 Alabaster, AL N2110Q Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aug 04, 2009 New Braunfels, TX N401LP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
Jul 14, 2009 Boyd, TX N2446F Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
Jul 02, 2009 Grand Forks, ND N538ND Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
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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