Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1999 | IMPERIAL, CA | N9897F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to an inadvertent porpoise condition. |
| May 18, 1999 | WICHITA, KS | N172YA | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 16, 1999 | DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL | N20417 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE. |
| May 16, 1999 | OMAK, WA | N73040 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping. |
| May 13, 1999 | GREELEY, CO | N96299 | Incident | substantial |
Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot t…Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot to maintain a visual lookout. |
| May 08, 1999 | SHIRLEY, NY | N7068G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to intoxication. A factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the flight. |
| May 08, 1999 | LANCASTER, TX | N101PD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| May 08, 1999 | LAS VEGAS, NV | CGIUX | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's premature rotation during the aborted landing and his failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. …The pilot's premature rotation during the aborted landing and his failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in adverse wind conditions beyond the crosswind capability of the airplane and an inoperative stall warning horn system. |
| May 05, 1999 | FONTANA, NC | N30DS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot continued visual flight into know weather conditions which resulted in reduced visibility, and the subsequent in-flight collision with risin…the pilot continued visual flight into know weather conditions which resulted in reduced visibility, and the subsequent in-flight collision with rising terrain. Factors in this accidents were clouds and low ceiling in the accident area. |
| May 04, 1999 | EAGLEVILLE, TN | N739EW | Incident | substantial |
The dual's student failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire during takeoff/initial climb. Also causal was the certified flight i…The dual's student failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire during takeoff/initial climb. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| May 02, 1999 | COLUMBUS, OH | N5815E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and his visual perception of the perimeter road as Taxiway Charlie. A factor in the accident was th…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and his visual perception of the perimeter road as Taxiway Charlie. A factor in the accident was the absence of a sign identifying the perimeter road. |
| May 01, 1999 | SYLVAN SPRINGS, AL | N5105G | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 29, 1999 | BLAIR, NE | N5336R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare. |
| Apr 29, 1999 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N739FX | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the other pilot's disregard for VFR Traffic pattern procedures. |
| Apr 28, 1999 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N46204 | Incident | substantial | The pilot of N46204's failure to maintain visual lookout and to identify the other aircraft visually during landing. |
| Apr 26, 1999 | MAYVIEW, MO | N220NY | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted precautionary landing. Factors to the accident were the overcast weather condition, ina…the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted precautionary landing. Factors to the accident were the overcast weather condition, inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, the inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and the presence of the fence posts and pole in the selected landing area. |
| Apr 25, 1999 | LAKE GENEVA, WI | N64373 | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the ditch. |
| Apr 24, 1999 | SAVANNAH, GA | N6433B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwin…The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwind on landing. |
| Apr 24, 1999 | GEORGETOWN/GUY, GY | 8RGHA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 17, 1999 | LUMBERTON, NJ | N12469 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 14, 1999 | LAKELAND, FL | N833G | Minor | destroyed |
Failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair…Failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair collision with another airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway. |
| Apr 13, 1999 | PUYALLUP, WA | N75778 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Apr 13, 1999 | SHERIDAN, AR | N6404E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive landing approach speed and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 10, 1999 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N3289L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign. |
| Apr 10, 1999 | GLENNS FERRY, ID | N2650U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid wires crossing the river. Factors included: transmission wires; inattention of both pilots to the aircra…The failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid wires crossing the river. Factors included: transmission wires; inattention of both pilots to the aircraft's flight path; and the pilots' low-altitude flight. |