Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2000 | NEAR MUSKEGON, MI | N560SP | Minor | substantial |
the pilot failed to maintain altitude after inadvertently flying to instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were t…the pilot failed to maintain altitude after inadvertently flying to instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and visibility, the pilot became disoriented after inadvertently flying into IMC, and the pilot was not instrument rated. |
| Apr 14, 2000 | GROTTOES, VA | N1404F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included th…The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N5909E | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing. |
| Apr 11, 2000 | SEATTLE, WA | N38GF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the landing runway, and her failure to maintain proper glide path for the landing runway, resultin…The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the landing runway, and her failure to maintain proper glide path for the landing runway, resulting in an encounter with vortex turbulence from a preceding heavy aircraft landing on a parallel runway and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors included the pilot's lack of total flying experience, and crosswind conditions conducive to a vortex turbulence encounter. |
| Apr 11, 2000 | LAKEPORT, CA | N6104G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the i…The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the inability to stop on the remaining pavement, and, his delayed decision to initiate a landing abort. Also causal was the pilot's failure to retract the flaps to the go around/aborted landing position. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N65312 | Incident | substantial |
On ground loss of control resulting in collision with airport markings due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing roll. Factor…On ground loss of control resulting in collision with airport markings due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing roll. Factors were inaccurate in flight planning by landing with a tail wind component and lack of total pilot experience. |
| Apr 07, 2000 | LUBBOCK, TX | N5682T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the fuel …The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the fuel system due to an inadequate checkout by a flight instructor, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 06, 2000 | NORTH ADAMS, MA | N738CG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor was a tailwind. |
| Mar 30, 2000 | BALLSTON SPA, NY | N98574 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | a loss of control for undetermined reason(s). |
| Mar 29, 2000 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N9400L | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision. |
| Mar 26, 2000 | SISSONVILLE, WV | N7879T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. A factor in the accident was wind gusts. |
| Mar 25, 2000 | CORONA, CA | N7354A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his improper remedial actions that led to a precautionary landing and subsequent attempted takeoff from…The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his improper remedial actions that led to a precautionary landing and subsequent attempted takeoff from unsuitable terrain. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | MAUD, OK | N75958 | Incident | substantial |
the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a …the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | N52633 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of exces…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of excessive nose-down elevator trim. |
| Mar 22, 2000 | QUINCY, WA | N229CP | Incident | substantial | Failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain. |
| Mar 19, 2000 | NEW BRIGHTON, PA | N6261E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach. |
| Mar 18, 2000 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N80205 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. A rough, uneven runway surface was a factor in the …The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. A rough, uneven runway surface was a factor in the accident. |
| Mar 10, 2000 | BEAUFORT, NC | N3875Q | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airpla…The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Mar 07, 2000 | MANILLA, AR | N20179 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. |
| Feb 26, 2000 | ALPINE, TX | N46469 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Feb 21, 2000 | WATERFORD, MI | N922TA | Incident | substantial |
the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contrib…the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. |
| Feb 15, 2000 | PARKERTOWN, OH | N1742V | Incident | substantial | The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Feb 13, 2000 | NORRIDGEWOCK, ME | N5679R | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Feb 09, 2000 | LYNDONVILLE, VT | N8328B | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch that ran parallel to the runway. |
| Feb 07, 2000 | OLIVE BRANCH, MS | N2630B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent collision with a taxiway sign and collapsed right main l…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent collision with a taxiway sign and collapsed right main landing gear. |