Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2003 | Winslow, AZ | N75816 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise oscillation and hard landing. |
| Nov 08, 2003 | Kilbourne, OH | N78203 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun and subsequent nose over. |
| Nov 02, 2003 | Lakota, ND | N730SP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot not maintaining directional control during takeoff roll on a solo instructional flight. The factor to the accident was the wind gus…The student pilot not maintaining directional control during takeoff roll on a solo instructional flight. The factor to the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Nov 01, 2003 | Cloudcroft, NM | N9864F | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the dual student's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Low altitude flig…the dual student's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Low altitude flight and rising terrain are contributing factors. |
| Oct 30, 2003 | New Bern, NC | N496AC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Oct 28, 2003 | Bandon, OR | N80628 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while on final approach. Dark night conditions, trees and a low glidepath were factors. |
| Oct 25, 2003 | Fresno, CA | N738YL | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow e…the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow engine out emergency procedures as defined by the pilot operating handbook. |
| Oct 23, 2003 | Montague, CA | N80543 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Oct 21, 2003 | Olive Branch, MS | N75510 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terra…The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the wing flaps for takeoff. |
| Oct 21, 2003 | Melbourne, FL | N734JT | Incident | substantial |
Inadvertent full retraction of the flaps, while recovering from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subseq…Inadvertent full retraction of the flaps, while recovering from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Oct 19, 2003 | Everglades City, FL | N933JH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation which resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed, which resulted in the airplane no…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation which resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed, which resulted in the airplane not being able lift off during the takeoff roll, and damage to the airplane when it overran the runway and crashed into the water at the end of the runway. |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Sanford, NC | N64255 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll resulting in a collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over. |
| Oct 15, 2003 | Manvel, TX | N3760R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's fail…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. |
| Oct 15, 2003 | Columbus, NE | N5204F | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted take…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the delayed aborted takeoff, and the student's lack of experience. |
| Oct 12, 2003 | Camarillo, CA | N6543V | Incident | substantial |
The fracture and failure of the left landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's…The fracture and failure of the left landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin. |
| Oct 12, 2003 | Pell City, AL | N52254 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Oct 04, 2003 | Sussex, NJ | N98145 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around. A factor was the wet runway conditions. |
| Oct 02, 2003 | Seattle, WA | N350ME | Incident | substantial | Improper flare during the landing. Excessive airspeed and improper remedial action were factors. |
| Sep 30, 2003 | Santa Ana, CA | N9564B | Incident | substantial | the failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | Houston, TX | N168ME | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the afte…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the after landing check. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Pahrump, NV | N6548D | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the mountainous terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terra…the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the mountainous terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Sep 19, 2003 | Ocean Springs, MS | N79491 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power d…The failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Anacortes, WA | N3555L | Incident | substantial | The pilot attempting to taxi the airplane with a known system deficiency. Factors include worn wheel brakes and a drainage ditch. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Perry, GA | N13375 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss …The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall. |
| Sep 14, 2003 | Tucson, AZ | N73179 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare. A contributing factor was the tailwind. |