Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 1995 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N7369F | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. |
| Feb 24, 1995 | SARATOGA SPGS, NY | N7002Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING A FLIGHT UNDER THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 24, 1995 | WEST SENECA, NY | N13229 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning/decision to attempt a takeoff on a narrow icy runway with crosswind conditions, which resulted in the loss of control of…The pilot's improper planning/decision to attempt a takeoff on a narrow icy runway with crosswind conditions, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane, impact with a snow bank, and a nose over. |
| Feb 23, 1995 | SANTA FE, NM | N737TC | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE AND THE IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY. |
| Feb 21, 1995 | REDLANDS, CA | N51920 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's use of an excessive approach speed and glidepath angle and his improper bounced landing recovery technique. |
| Feb 18, 1995 | HOLLAND, MI | N79569 | Incident | substantial | delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the student pilot not maintaining directional control once airborne. |
| Feb 17, 1995 | PLANO, TX | N5096U | Incident | substantial |
THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR DUE TO THE LOOSENING OF THE GEAR RETAINING BOLT AND THE SUBSEQUENT FRACTURE OF THE GEAR ALIGNMENT DOWEL. A FA…THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR DUE TO THE LOOSENING OF THE GEAR RETAINING BOLT AND THE SUBSEQUENT FRACTURE OF THE GEAR ALIGNMENT DOWEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Feb 06, 1995 | BOULDER, CO | N80893 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE ROTATION. |
| Feb 05, 1995 | NEVIS, MN | N739FZ | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power due to a blockage caused by ice. A factor in the accident was the snow. |
| Jan 22, 1995 | MESA, AZ | N73141 | Incident | substantial |
Student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, his delayed remedial action, and improper use of the flight controls. The student pilot's lack …Student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, his delayed remedial action, and improper use of the flight controls. The student pilot's lack of experience was a factor in this accident. |
| Jan 17, 1995 | NEVIS ISLAND, WN | N738HB | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1995 | ANVIK, AK | N6867X | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CONCERNING THE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL, AND STARVATION OF THE FUEL I…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CONCERNING THE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL, AND STARVATION OF THE FUEL INTAKE LINE BY UNPORTING. |
| Jan 15, 1995 | KANSAS CITY, MO | N75585 | Incident | substantial |
An improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were an improper airspeed and not attaining a proper descent rate b…An improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were an improper airspeed and not attaining a proper descent rate by the pilot. |
| Jan 10, 1995 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N3708L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING RUNUP. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Dec 29, 1994 | Albuquerque, NM | N737ZJ | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING. |
| Dec 25, 1994 | UNALAKLEET, AK | N7137T | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR A CROSSWIND CONDITION. A CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Dec 21, 1994 | ALLEGAN, MI | N7656X | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in the inability to obtain proper runway alignment. Related factors are the…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in the inability to obtain proper runway alignment. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total flight experience and the snowbank. |
| Dec 18, 1994 | CARROLLTON, GA | N5440R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH TREES, ADJACENT TO THE TAXIWAY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID A DEER THAT CROSSED THE TAXIWAY. |
| Dec 11, 1994 | N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC | N6466D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff. |
| Dec 07, 1994 | SEGUIN, TX | N7697X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| Dec 02, 1994 | BATAVIA, OH | N12395 | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUGHDOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND P…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUGHDOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO THE RUNWAY. |
| Nov 28, 1994 | NIAGRA FALLS, NY | N104CT | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND THE ON GROUND ENCOUNTER WITH GUSTY WINDS. |
| Nov 23, 1994 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N1385U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL OUTLOOK DURING TAXIING. |
| Nov 22, 1994 | BETHEL, ME | N19735 | Incident | substantial | the flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate control of the airplane during a go-around. The gusty wind conditions were contributing factors. |
| Nov 21, 1994 | BLANCO, TX | N65275 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S USE OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. FACTORS WERE THE UPHILL TERRAIN, THE LONG VEGETATION, AND SHORT TAKEOFF AREA AVAILABLE. |