Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 1997 | ROCKHILL, SC | N66098 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight. |
| Aug 06, 1997 | KEOKUK, IA | N13353 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise, failure (collapse) of the nose gear, and a subs…the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise, failure (collapse) of the nose gear, and a subsequent nose over. |
| Aug 05, 1997 | LANGLEY, WA | N73158 | Incident | substantial | A failed exhaust valve. Factors were tailwind and excessive airspeed during the ensuing forced landing. . |
| Aug 03, 1997 | QUINTON, VA | N9647B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power. |
| Aug 01, 1997 | MILTON, WV | N80987 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 29, 1997 | LA PORTE, TX | N52336 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window.…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure the windows before starting the takeoff), and his diverted attention. |
| Jul 28, 1997 | NORMANS CAY, BF | N84653 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1997 | CLACKAMAS, OR | N80222 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerate…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight and maneuvering in an ostentatious display, and the pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Jul 24, 1997 | FORT WORTH, TX | N733HC | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft. |
| Jul 22, 1997 | FITCHBURG, MA | N3553S | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 20, 1997 | DONNELLY, ID | N1418U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Fact…The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and high density altitude. |
| Jul 20, 1997 | ATHENS, TN | N13428 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. The pilot's misjudged approach was a factor. |
| Jul 19, 1997 | CHICAGO, IL | N5323K | Fatal (7) | destroyed |
the pilots not maintaining visual separation between their airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot of the southbound airplane not reportin…the pilots not maintaining visual separation between their airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot of the southbound airplane not reporting her position abeam the airport as directed by the ATC controller. |
| Jul 16, 1997 | OTTUMWA, IA | N733FT | Incident | substantial |
the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student la…the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience. |
| Jul 15, 1997 | LAKELAND, FL | N737EV | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing, which resulted in …the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. The rear-quartering tailwind (crosswind) and gusts were related factors. |
| Jul 14, 1997 | MANVILLE, NJ | N9679V | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight e…The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. |
| Jul 11, 1997 | NACHES, WA | N35436 | Minor | substantial |
inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related fa…inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the forced landing. |
| Jul 07, 1997 | JOSHUA TREE, CA | N738ET | Minor | substantial |
failure of the pilot to adequately judge the wind direction and to select the correct runway, which resulted in a downwind landing; and his failure to…failure of the pilot to adequately judge the wind direction and to select the correct runway, which resulted in a downwind landing; and his failure to go around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. The tailwind, fence, and ditch were related factors. |
| Jul 06, 1997 | WILDWOOD, NJ | N97011 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing. |
| Jul 04, 1997 | GOODYEAR, AZ | N7359A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his resultant failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft du…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his resultant failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. |
| Jul 04, 1997 | AGUIGUAN ISLAND, MP | N8189B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment while landing on an undeveloped private dirt strip. |
| Jul 04, 1997 | POWDERLY, TX | N3888L | Serious (2) | substantial | The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's diverted attention to an open service door. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. |
| Jul 01, 1997 | UNKNOWN, UT | N4395R | Incident | substantial | Undetermined. |
| Jun 30, 1997 | TIOGA, PA | N97613 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper inflight decision to land downwind with an inoperative airspeed indicator, and his improper landing flare. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | FORT WORTH, TX | N53795 | Incident | substantial |
improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with jet blast from a twin jet transport airpla…improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with jet blast from a twin jet transport airplane. |