Cessna 172S Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 410 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2006 | Cambridge, MD | N61WT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Naples, FL | N320CP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors…The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors. |
| Aug 03, 2006 | Thomson, GA | N124CK | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on-ground collision with an embankment. |
| Jul 09, 2006 | Baltimore, OH | N335SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff which resulted in the inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | White Plains, NY | N968SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun. |
| Jun 06, 2006 | Lawrence, MA | N2138W | Incident | minor | Foreign object damage to the leading edge of the propeller blade, which resulted in fatigue cracking and subsequent blade failure. |
| May 23, 2006 | Indianapolis, IN | N409TA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| May 23, 2006 | St. Augustine, FL | N1130T | Incident | minor |
The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil l…The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil lubrication was most likely the result of improper assembly (fitting) of the bearing shells to the crankshaft. |
| May 18, 2006 | Madera, CA | N3544Z | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| May 14, 2006 | Louisville, KY | N642KM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| May 01, 2006 | Big Bear, CA | N534SP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain wing clearance from a pole during taxi. |
| Apr 28, 2006 | Honolulu, HI | N790SP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and a porpoise pilot induced oscillation. |
| Apr 16, 2006 | Gainsville, GA | N21527 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 09, 2006 | Denton, TX | N358TW | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Mar 24, 2006 | Prescott, AZ | N514ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in structural damage to the firewall and fuselage. |
| Mar 06, 2006 | Atlantic City, NJ | N680SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. |
| Dec 13, 2005 | Mobile, AL | N348SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 10, 2005 | Lawrence, KS | N1053X | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control…the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll and the drainage ditch masked by snow. |
| Nov 01, 2005 | Daytona Beach, FL | N442ER | Incident | substantial | The pilots inadequate landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 29, 2005 | Batesville, TX | N5343U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Sep 20, 2005 | Cedar City, UT | N172GW | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and imprope…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 18, 2005 | Show Low, AZ | N121CW | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which…the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing. |
| Sep 04, 2005 | San Manuel, AZ | N53056 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Sep 02, 2005 | Kutztown, PA | N972SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine powe…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. |
| Aug 31, 2005 | Opa Locka, FL | N5213M | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |