Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Feb 05, 2000 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N738EJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing. |
| Jan 25, 2000 | LINCOLNTON, GA | N2469E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove ice from the wings prior to takeoff resulting in the aircraft not climbing after takeoff and colliding with a tree. |
| Jan 23, 2000 | SQUAMISH, CA | N1673V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 2000 | TOOELE, UT | N6445B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his l…The pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night, fog, and rising terrain. |
| Jan 17, 2000 | LIBERAL, KS | N12654 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining proper glidepath on the ILS approach, the pilot's improper decision to continue the approach below the glidepath, and the pi…the pilot not maintaining proper glidepath on the ILS approach, the pilot's improper decision to continue the approach below the glidepath, and the pilot's failure to perform a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility, and the fog. |
| Jan 10, 2000 | ANGLETON, TX | N8292 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the gust of wind. |
| Jan 08, 2000 | HUNTSVILLE, UT | N65710 | Incident | substantial | The snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. |
| Jan 06, 2000 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N156RA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially dis…The pilot's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon. |
| Jan 03, 2000 | VICTORVILLE, CA | N3690L | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's …The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator. |
| Jan 02, 2000 | DOS PALOS, CA | N7249T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle …A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle shaft. |
| Dec 28, 1999 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | N172GT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent starting of the engine. Factors were the pilot's failure to set the mixture control to the off position, and the intermittent…The pilot's inadvertent starting of the engine. Factors were the pilot's failure to set the mixture control to the off position, and the intermittent short in the starter switch. |
| Dec 22, 1999 | LEOMINSTER, MA | N672DW | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, t…The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, the private pilot's failure to check for other traffic before turning onto final, and the position of the sun at the time of the accident. |
| Dec 21, 1999 | MELBOURNE, FL | N8182E | Incident | substantial | The certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 18, 1999 | FORT WORTH, TX | N8250U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise. |
| Dec 18, 1999 | SHOSHONE, CA | N34261 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing strong and gusting wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. |
| Dec 17, 1999 | SUGAR LAND, TX | N912JR | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| Dec 17, 1999 | CONCORD, CA | N738UA | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock. |
| Dec 12, 1999 | SPRINGHILL, LA | N739ST | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilo…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. |
| Dec 09, 1999 | AVA, MO | N69LM | Incident | substantial |
the improper in-flight decision made by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the charts/other manuals depicting the incorrect frequency, the dirt …the improper in-flight decision made by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the charts/other manuals depicting the incorrect frequency, the dirt bank, and the rocks. |
| Dec 09, 1999 | PIKEVILLE, NC | N9234H | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulate…The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field. |
| Dec 08, 1999 | WOOSTER, OH | N7565G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent taxi onto unsuitable terrain. A factor was the burnt out landing/taxi light. |
| Nov 23, 1999 | GREENFIELD, IN | N65668 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining aircraft control. A contributing factor was the student's aural perception. |
| Nov 22, 1999 | DEFUNIAK SPGS, FL | N733AH | Incident | substantial |
Was the pilot's failure to obtain a proper weather briefing resulting in his encounter with fog, his having to make a precautionary landing in a field…Was the pilot's failure to obtain a proper weather briefing resulting in his encounter with fog, his having to make a precautionary landing in a field when the aircraft became low on fuel, and the on ground collision with trees during landing roll. |
| Nov 21, 1999 | PHILLIPI, WV | N758LR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing. |