Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 1999 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N475ER | Incident | substantial | Was the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the aircraft. |
| Nov 15, 1999 | HOPEDALE, MA | N738NL | Incident | substantial | was the student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action. |
| Nov 12, 1999 | RAWLINS, WY | N5225D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type. |
| Nov 12, 1999 | LOGAN, UT | N427ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 02, 1999 | CHANDLER, AZ | N98909 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing. |
| Nov 01, 1999 | BEAUMONT, TX | N7833X | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landi…Fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 29, 1999 | PINEVILLE, LA | N5301E | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Oct 28, 1999 | MACKAY, ID | N12376 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point. Factors include a wind gust, a grass runway, and a drop-off into rough terrain at the end o…The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point. Factors include a wind gust, a grass runway, and a drop-off into rough terrain at the end of the runway. |
| Oct 28, 1999 | ITTA BENA, MS | N1171F | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impac…a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Oct 27, 1999 | WAUKON, IA | N52569 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident included the crosswinds…the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident included the crosswinds, the fence, and the trees. |
| Oct 27, 1999 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N7906X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the runway l…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the runway light. |
| Oct 25, 1999 | CRANDON, WI | N4776E | Incident | substantial | the deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | WENATCHEE, WA | N54844 | Incident | minor | The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Haze was a factor. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | ASPEN, CO | N9548A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A facto…the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A factor was inadequate route performance planning by the pilot. |
| Oct 21, 1999 | DEER VALLEY, AZ | N738FY | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his d…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his decision to over-fly two alternate airports in order to continue to his destination. |
| Oct 15, 1999 | CAMBRIDGE, MN | N4621L | Incident | substantial | the fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | N. EAST CARRY, ME | N35669 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff under gusty wind and rough water conditions. |
| Oct 08, 1999 | TORRANCE, CA | N123FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach and his misjudged flare, which resulted in a uncontrolled porpoise and hard landing. |
| Oct 07, 1999 | BETHEL, AK | N4762D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the driver of the forklift to maintain an adequate visual outlook. |
| Oct 02, 1999 | WOLFEBORO, NH | N6921X | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 27, 1999 | DES MOINES, IA | N738FA | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole. |
| Sep 27, 1999 | LONGVIEW, TX | N5374J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising. |
| Sep 26, 1999 | VACAVILLE, CA | N738ZQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 25, 1999 | PANGUITCH, UT | N9103B | Incident | destroyed |
Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable …Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 24, 1999 | GALENA, AK | N5309R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dark night which hampered location of a nearby closed, and unlit, …The pilot's failure to refuel, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dark night which hampered location of a nearby closed, and unlit, airstrip. |