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 10, 2001 | West Chicago, IL | N5285E | Incident | substantial |
The instructor pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and inadequate supervision of the dual students alignment with the runway. A fact…The instructor pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and inadequate supervision of the dual students alignment with the runway. A factor was the student pilot not maintaining proper alignment with the runway during landing. |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Kingston, OK | N1581V | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which required his evasive maneuver and resulted in a stall. |
| Jul 09, 2001 | Caldwell, TX | N7332F | Serious (1) | substantial |
the solo student pilot's intentional engine shutdown, while practicing emergency landing prodecures. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable t…the solo student pilot's intentional engine shutdown, while practicing emergency landing prodecures. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 07, 2001 | Cedar Key, FL | N52452 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the landing resulted in the collision with water. A factor was the variable wind condition. |
| Jul 03, 2001 | Englewood, CO | N66076 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor were the adverse wind conditions. |
| Jul 02, 2001 | Stevensville, MD | N54576 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 01, 2001 | Boulder City, NV | N737SH | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper magneto timing. |
| Jul 01, 2001 | Sonnblick, AU | D-EZMB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 2001 | Bozeman, MT | N80830 | Incident | substantial | The pilot of another aircraft failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering for a formation flight. An updraft was a factor. |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Napa, CA | N1409V | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the number 1 exhaust valve that subsequently bent the exhaust push rod and push rod housing. |
| Jun 18, 2001 | Richmond Hill, CA | C-GMHU | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 2001 | Colquitt, GA | N75579 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to use the fuel selector valve properly which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the…The student pilot's failure to use the fuel selector valve properly which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Newfane, VT | N7106T | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | CAMBRIDGE, NE | N494SP | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's high airspeed and improper emergency procedures during the emergency landing. Factors relating to this accident were the fractured engine…the pilot's high airspeed and improper emergency procedures during the emergency landing. Factors relating to this accident were the fractured engine exhaust valve push rod, the bent intake valve push rod, and oil exhaustion during cruise flight, the tailwind, and the pilot's incorrect evaluation of the wind conditions during the emergency landing. |
| Jun 15, 2001 | Waveland, MS | N4734R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a h…The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house. |
| Jun 12, 2001 | Baton Rouge, LA | N749SP | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 12, 2001 | Bennettsville, SC | N12483 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper correction for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane sliding off an emban…The pilot's improper correction for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane sliding off an embankment during taxi from landing. |
| Jun 09, 2001 | Middleton, WI | N191WW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch an…The pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted. |
| Jun 08, 2001 | Miami, FL | N64429 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sli…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over. |
| Jun 08, 2001 | Hot Springs, AR | N5394H | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees during the aborted landing. |
| Jun 07, 2001 | Nashua, NH | N6863H | Incident | substantial | The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 04, 2001 | Picayune, MS | N18PF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfe…The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump. |
| Jun 01, 2001 | Pingree, ID | CFDGH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| May 31, 2001 | Monroe, OR | N571SP | Incident | — | A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| May 31, 2001 | WASILLA, AK | N8054X | Incident | destroyed |
An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a VFR final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was a downd…An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a VFR final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was a downdraft. |