Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2002 | Green Valley, AZ | N754LT | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to identify the wind direction, which led to an attempted downwind landing approach that resulted in a hard landing and severe bou…The pilot's failure to identify the wind direction, which led to an attempted downwind landing approach that resulted in a hard landing and severe bounce. Also causal was the pilot's failure to promptly retract the flaps during the rejected landing after touchdown, which led to a stall/mush condition during the takeoff initial climb and a resultant collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the prevailing tailwind condition. |
| May 07, 2002 | MAMAYAC, EC | HC-CBV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 03, 2002 | Redfield, SD | N6422E | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while taxing to takeoff in high and gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Daytona Beach, FL | N786SP | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing, and damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Alamogordo, NM | N6288R | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff. |
| Apr 23, 2002 | Marthasville, MO | N5388R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor. |
| Apr 21, 2002 | Ehrhardt, SC | N2815L | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point while landing on a wet grass runway, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impactin…the pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point while landing on a wet grass runway, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with trees. |
| Apr 17, 2002 | Pico, Duarte, DR | HI-375 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 15, 2002 | Lake Los Angele, CA | N211CA | Minor | substantial | a reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices. |
| Apr 13, 2002 | Smithfield, NC | N8458U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Apr 13, 2002 | McKinney, TX | N58AF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing from landing. |
| Apr 12, 2002 | Longview, TX | N61LU | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Apr 10, 2002 | Angel Fire, NM | N960TA | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A contributing factor was the gusting wind condition. |
| Apr 10, 2002 | Appleton, WI | N733PX | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Apr 09, 2002 | Council Bluffs, IA | N53066 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the s…The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience. |
| Apr 08, 2002 | McKinney, TX | N99341 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. A contributing factor was the stude…the student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. A contributing factor was the student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Apr 05, 2002 | Phoenix, AZ | N3512T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot flaring the airplane too high above the runway causing a stall and resulting in the hard landing. Factors relating to the accident were the…the pilot flaring the airplane too high above the runway causing a stall and resulting in the hard landing. Factors relating to the accident were the light conditions (dusk) and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane. |
| Apr 04, 2002 | Pensacola, FL | N64079 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accid…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind. |
| Apr 03, 2002 | PALM SPRINGS, CA | N627SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot lost directional control and collided with a runway edge light and taxiway sign. |
| Mar 25, 2002 | Camarillo, CA | N2630U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 24, 2002 | Avalon, CA | N61737 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise. |
| Mar 24, 2002 | OCEAN CITY, NJ | N9847L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 16, 2002 | Fruitland, UT | N66076 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, the unavailability of suitable terrain on whi…the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, the unavailability of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, and night conditions. |
| Mar 16, 2002 | Ocean City, MD | N96811 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual …The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual conditions. |
| Mar 10, 2002 | Tucson, AZ | N4410R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. |