Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2002 | Immokalee, FL | N827SP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare at touchdown resulted in a hard landing while performing an off-airport precautionary landing after the inadvertent…The student pilot's improper flare at touchdown resulted in a hard landing while performing an off-airport precautionary landing after the inadvertent activation of the autopilot. |
| Sep 02, 2002 | Tucson, AZ | N404SW | Incident | substantial |
the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure…the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing Boeing 737. |
| Aug 31, 2002 | W. Yellowstone, MT | N6830A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor. |
| Aug 31, 2002 | Lakeside, CA | N739ZV | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to…The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain selected for the landing terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Aug 27, 2002 | Fairbanks, AK | N3752F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with obje…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with objects. Factors contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven runway, and the premature lift-off of the airplane. |
| Aug 25, 2002 | Pinehurst, NC | N4859F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Aug 25, 2002 | Tarboro, NC | N2291E | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off…The failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and impacting trees, incurring substantial damage. |
| Aug 23, 2002 | Mesa, AZ | N4796E | Incident | destroyed | An electrical fire of unknown origin centered near the circuit breaker/throttle area of the instrument panel. |
| Aug 19, 2002 | STANARDSVILLE, VA | N738JR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions. |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Buffalo City, WI | N381J | Incident | substantial |
The malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident …The malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment. |
| Aug 17, 2002 | Plainville, CT | N35073 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
An in-flight engine compartment fire of unknown origin, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to …An in-flight engine compartment fire of unknown origin, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the airfield, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Sangerville, ME | N56BC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Shell Lake, WI | N4731D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight plannin…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors were the pilot being fatigued, the night lighting condition, and the corn crop. |
| Aug 12, 2002 | Tinaquillo, VE | YV1856P | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2002 | Rochester, NY | N888RG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the slow response time of the airspeed indicator. |
| Aug 11, 2002 | West Milford, NJ | N6257R | Serious (2) | substantial | The private pilot's excessive rotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Aug 09, 2002 | Enterprise, AL | N73461 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed flare on landing that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 07, 2002 | MOUNT POCONO, PA | N1727V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Williamsport, PA | N739GV | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Dahlonega, GA | N8954V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of …The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Marietta, OK | N431ME | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Englewood, CO | N238SP | Incident | substantial | the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and his premature raising of the flaps, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Sidney, NE | N739VN | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed during the takeoff, and the inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot. The low altitude was a factor. |
| Aug 01, 2002 | Patuxent River, MD | N1177M | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Fort Collins, CO | N5088K | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into terrain during a soft field take off. Contributin…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into terrain during a soft field take off. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of experience and the high density altitude conditions. |