Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2003 | Burnham, PA | N758XB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | South Ponotoc, MS | N2371U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the grou…the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | Lantana, FL | N51898 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, a…the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees. |
| Apr 26, 2003 | Colo. Springs, CO | N54202 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered …the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the berm. |
| Apr 22, 2003 | Pecos, TX | N1667Y | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Apr 12, 2003 | Melbourne, FL | N52903 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane. |
| Apr 12, 2003 | Holt, MO | N3831R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees. |
| Apr 11, 2003 | Carbondale, IL | N6317D | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. |
| Apr 11, 2003 | Grayslake, IL | N389SP | Incident | substantial |
The flight instuctor's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.…The flight instuctor's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the student pilot's inadequate flare, and the muddy terrain. |
| Apr 10, 2003 | Foxworth, MS | N738QM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in applying the normal brakes resulti…The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in applying the normal brakes resulting in his inability to stop the airplane and subsequent on-ground collision with a fence. |
| Apr 05, 2003 | Anaheim, CA | N6272D | Incident | substantial |
Failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly install and safety wire the oil drain plug, which led to a loss of engine oil and a catastrophic…Failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly install and safety wire the oil drain plug, which led to a loss of engine oil and a catastrophic internal failure of the engine. |
| Apr 04, 2003 | North Las Vegas, NV | N553CH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Shenandoah, VA | CGIKO | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with snow showers. Factors were the snow and the unsuitable landing area. |
| Mar 28, 2003 | Cherokee, NC | N35255 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | CLEVELAND, OH | N613SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Tulsa, OK | N6947X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Mar 24, 2003 | Packwood, WA | N4150L | Incident | substantial |
Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll…Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll. |
| Mar 23, 2003 | Savannah, GA | N13591 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun,…The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees. |
| Mar 23, 2003 | Erie, CO | N3544Q | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind component, and the snow covered mu…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind component, and the snow covered muddy terrain. |
| Mar 23, 2003 | Van Nuys, CA | N63788 | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced …the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 21, 2003 | Potts Camp, MS | N89811 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout. |
| Mar 21, 2003 | Monroe, GA | N219ME | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the ove…The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control. |
| Mar 17, 2003 | Idaho Falls, ID | N64427 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting …The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture. |
| Mar 16, 2003 | Foley, MN | N5315D | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the groun…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors was the pilot's lack of instrument rating, the pilot's disregard of the preflight briefing and his failure to follow in-flight weather advisories and a low ceiling. |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Trefoil Island, AS | VH-RPI | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |