Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2000 | SPARTA, WI | N13214 | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternat…the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors were the fuel system not understood by the pilot. The tree was additional factor. |
| Oct 07, 2000 | HILO, HI | N3715R | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise resulting from the pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate power management. |
| Sep 28, 2000 | BURNS, OR | N84034 | Incident | substantial | The separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade. |
| Sep 26, 2000 | WHEELING, IL | N98629 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors a…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor in-flight planning decision to land on a runway with a direct crosswind. |
| Sep 23, 2000 | NEWBERG, OR | N8315L | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. Factors include a vehicle on the roadway and a downdraft. |
| Sep 21, 2000 | BUFFALO, MO | N7353A | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent stall during a go-around. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions and his failure to …The inadvertent stall during a go-around. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions and his failure to raise the flaps during the go around. |
| Sep 20, 2000 | BROOKINGS, OR | CGHNV | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control during the landing attempt. Trees, a crosswind condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, an…The pilot's loss of control during the landing attempt. Trees, a crosswind condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and a delayed remedial action were factors. |
| Sep 16, 2000 | EVERETT, WA | N7195Q | Incident | substantial |
The other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting hi…The other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft. |
| Sep 11, 2000 | NOVATO, CA | N84828 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout resulting in a collision with a berm. |
| Sep 08, 2000 | CROSS KEYS, NJ | N9594L | Minor | substantial | The operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. |
| Sep 03, 2000 | AUBURN, WA | N531PC | Incident | substantial | Damage to aircraft under unknown circumstances. |
| Sep 03, 2000 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N739HA | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with te…The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 02, 2000 | HALFMOON, NY | N8019X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued flight into, and attempted landing during a thunderstorm. A factor was the thunderstorm. |
| Aug 31, 2000 | JUNEAU, AK | N4411L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification. |
| Aug 29, 2000 | WINDSOR, NH | N7664G | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overru…the pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun into unsuitable terrain. |
| Aug 29, 2000 | DUNKIRK, NY | N803SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 29, 2000 | NEW LENOX, IL | N364SA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pil…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection. |
| Aug 28, 2000 | MILL CREEK, PA | N4344Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Fac…The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog. |
| Aug 22, 2000 | ALEXANDER CREEK, AK | N12188 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a downdraft. |
| Aug 21, 2000 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N98873 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the reported wind gust. |
| Aug 20, 2000 | SUNRIVER, OR | N8178X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb or accelerate immediately after the initial liftoff. Factors …The pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb or accelerate immediately after the initial liftoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning, to include the pilot's failure to calculate takeoff performance data, trees off the departure end of the runway, a high density altitude environment, and wet, swampy/marshy terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute a precautionary/emergency landing. |
| Aug 20, 2000 | WARWICK, RI | N46549 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2000 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N2078E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Aug 17, 2000 | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | N80310 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight plann…the pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision resulting in the long touchdown, and the fence. |
| Aug 13, 2000 | KAMAS, UT | N734UD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airpl…The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance. |