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 03, 1996 | NIKISKI, AK | N78108 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the windshear. |
| Aug 01, 1996 | VICTORIA, MS | N737DK | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 27, 1996 | BACKUS, MN | N1620V | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his abrupt maneuver to avoid the tree tops. The dark night was a factor. |
| Jul 26, 1996 | NEZ PERCE, ID | N61842 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high …the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperature, high density altitude, blind/box canyon, and trees in the area where the aircraft's climb profile caused it to come in contact with the raising terrain. |
| Jul 25, 1996 | KETTLE FALLS, WA | N4478L | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; an…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; and tall trees off the departure end of the airstrip. |
| Jul 25, 1996 | UNION BRIDGE, MD | N6169R | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). |
| Jul 22, 1996 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N46700 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure in attaining the proper touchdown point, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). |
| Jul 21, 1996 | KENAI, AK | N736LB | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to seized piston connecting rod bearings, and subsequent failure of the piston connecting rod cap and fracture of the pis…The loss of engine power due to seized piston connecting rod bearings, and subsequent failure of the piston connecting rod cap and fracture of the piston connecting rod. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven emergency landing site. |
| Jul 21, 1996 | BOULDER CITY, NV | N6389D | Incident | substantial |
a loss of directional control due to the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper remedial action. Factors in the acc…a loss of directional control due to the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper remedial action. Factors in the accident were crosswinds, inadvertent brake application, and failure to use the ailerons. |
| Jul 20, 1996 | EMILY, MN | N7101T | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot misjudged his altitude and distance to the runway on final approach, and he failed to maintain obstacle clearance during landing. A factor …the pilot misjudged his altitude and distance to the runway on final approach, and he failed to maintain obstacle clearance during landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the parked car. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | TREMONT CITY, OH | N9731V | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | STOWE, VT | N5091G | Incident | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures and to maintain proper terrain clearance (altitude) during an NDB approach. Factors related to t…failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures and to maintain proper terrain clearance (altitude) during an NDB approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument experience, low ceiling, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | MIDAS, NV | N1958D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the decision of the pilot to perform a low-level steep turn which resulted in an inadvertent loss of control and subsequent stall/spin. Factors were …the decision of the pilot to perform a low-level steep turn which resulted in an inadvertent loss of control and subsequent stall/spin. Factors were high density altitude and inadequate altitude for recovery. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | OKEECHOBEE, FL | N62224 | Serious (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi check, which resulted in a lift-off and subsequent collision with th…failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi check, which resulted in a lift-off and subsequent collision with the terrain. |
| Jul 16, 1996 | DAGGETT, CA | N738NZ | Incident | substantial | The fracture and separation of an exhaust valve head for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 16, 1996 | ORLANDO, FL | N6600H | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper level off during landing. |
| Jul 14, 1996 | FREDERICK, MD | N78149 | Incident | substantial |
the private pilot's inadvertently stalling the airplane immediately after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's improper procedures during lift-o…the private pilot's inadvertently stalling the airplane immediately after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's improper procedures during lift-off. |
| Jul 13, 1996 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | N98730 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper aborted takeoff by extending full flaps which resulted in a porpoise. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway and the n…the pilot's improper aborted takeoff by extending full flaps which resulted in a porpoise. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway and the nose gear collapsed. |
| Jul 13, 1996 | Hickory, NC | N1637F | Incident | substantial | Engine stoppage for undetermined reasons. A factor was the terrain furrows. |
| Jul 11, 1996 | VICKSBURG, MI | N7545G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's premature raising of the flaps during a go-around. The presence of birds was a factor. |
| Jul 10, 1996 | FREEPORT, IL | N5542R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | CHERRY TREE, PA | N1412F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available to clear an obstacle. |
| Jul 07, 1996 | PLEASANT VALLEY, NY | N7371T | Serious (1) | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. His becoming lost was a related factor. |
| Jul 05, 1996 | HILLSBOROUGH, NC | N75814 | Minor | substantial | The failure of the magneto impulse coupling spring. A factor was the power line at the approach end of the forced landing site. |
| Jul 04, 1996 | OWASSO, OK | N62511 | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel resulting in inoperative brake system during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the downhill runway cond…Inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel resulting in inoperative brake system during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the downhill runway condition. |