Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2003 | Watkins, CO | N98969 | Incident | substantial |
the right seat shifting aft during the take off roll, rendering aircraft control not possible by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include …the right seat shifting aft during the take off roll, rendering aircraft control not possible by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the inboard seat pin which did not engage fully, the outboard seat pin which was installed incorrectly, the inadequate installation procedures provided by the manufacturer and the parked aircraft on the ramp. |
| Jul 14, 2003 | Pinckneyville, IL | N98395 | Incident | substantial |
The planned approach not maintained by the pilot and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor. A contributing factor to the acc…The planned approach not maintained by the pilot and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor. A contributing factor to the accident was the approach light. |
| Jul 12, 2003 | Chandler, AZ | N5327G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway sign …The pilot's misjudged landing flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway sign collision. |
| Jul 12, 2003 | Sullivan Lake, WA | N2805L | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition. |
| Jul 10, 2003 | Phoenix, AZ | N787WW | Incident | substantial | The student's misjudged landing flare and inadvertent entry into a porpoise pilot-induced oscillation. |
| Jul 09, 2003 | McAllen, TX | N13368 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | McKinney, TX | N166ME | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor …The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the impact with a bird, which affected the performance of the airplane. |
| Jul 04, 2003 | Seldovia, AK | N63541 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly maintain the airplane's brake system, which resulted in a loss of the right brake during land…The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly maintain the airplane's brake system, which resulted in a loss of the right brake during landing roll due to a chafed brake line. |
| Jul 02, 2003 | Roscommon, MI | N172DE | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water. |
| Jul 02, 2003 | Linden, NJ | N314TM | Minor | substantial | The mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt. |
| Jun 30, 2003 | Plymouth, IN | N3832R | Incident | substantial | The collision with a deer during landing. |
| Jun 29, 2003 | White Marsh, MD | N5138G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communi…The pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communications. |
| Jun 27, 2003 | Romeo, MI | N739NW | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the parked airplane. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | Skagway, AK | N736QK | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Fac…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | Bristow, OK | N20679 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's premature retracting of the flaps, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Beaumont, TX | N753MF | Serious (1) | substantial |
The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contrib…The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | San Antonio, TX | N912KD | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Overton, NV | N7342G | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his premature raising of the flaps during a go-around, which led to an inadvertent st…the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his premature raising of the flaps during a go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Cambelltown, AS | VHTUR | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 2003 | Melbourne, FL | N53352 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional cont…The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to execute a go-around. |
| Jun 15, 2003 | Seattle, WA | N9566L | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind …The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the flight instructor's lack of experience. |
| Jun 15, 2003 | Gridley, IL | N20553 | Minor | substantial |
The checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack …The checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack of recurrent training were contributing factors. |
| Jun 14, 2003 | Anoka, MN | N2238E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lac…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign. |
| Jun 11, 2003 | East Vincent, PA | N3027U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight prepar…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor. |
| Jun 08, 2003 | Sheboygan, WI | N63319 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane after encountering instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with …The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane after encountering instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, fog and lack of instrument rating. |