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 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. |
| Jul 30, 2002 | Fairbanks, AK | N739PB | Incident | — | The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing. |
| Jul 26, 2002 | Georgetown, CO | CGKRA | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a flight through high mountainous terrain, and the pilot committing himself to a mountainous flight path…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a flight through high mountainous terrain, and the pilot committing himself to a mountainous flight path where terrain clearance was not possible. Contributing factors were the high density altitude weather condition, and the rising mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 26, 2002 | Creston, CA | N5268K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the dark…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions. |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Spearfish, SD | N1373E | Incident | substantial |
The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in c…The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a contributing factor. |
| Jul 17, 2002 | Tyner, NC | N928CP | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. |
| Jul 15, 2002 | Barre, VT | N43860 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A fac…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around. |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Middletown, RI | N733NQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind. |
| Jul 12, 2002 | Merritt Island, FL | N54119 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway. |
| Jul 11, 2002 | Pickens, SC | N737CQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll and damage to the airplane when it exited the departure end of the runway and collided with trees. |
| Jul 11, 2002 | West Milford, NJ | N1502E | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 08, 2002 | Denton, TX | N7550X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna. |
| Jul 06, 2002 | Otis, OR | N738QT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines. |
| Jul 04, 2002 | Fulton, NY | N6338F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a misaligned, hard landing. |
| Jul 02, 2002 | Battle Ground, WA | N37065 | Incident | substantial |
Improper maintenance procedures by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an engine oil leak while in flight. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment…Improper maintenance procedures by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an engine oil leak while in flight. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance during the precautionary landing which led to a runway overrun. |
| Jun 29, 2002 | Hite, UT | N725EC | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing attempt. |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Perry, GA | N4406L | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel starvation due to fuel system contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jun 24, 2002 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N160RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways. |
| Jun 22, 2002 | Marietta, GA | N739PF | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, imp…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over. |
| Jun 22, 2002 | Lynchburg, VA | N5408E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, a factor was the tailwind. |
| Jun 21, 2002 | Rutland, VT | N739RS | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt. |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Minneapolis, MN | N4808F | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck. |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Troutdale, OR | N5383T | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse …A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Telluride, CO | N9089H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porp…the pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porpoise encountered during the landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action resulting in the damage to the airplane. |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Butler, MO | N5953R | Minor | substantial |
The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsu…The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor. |