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 26, 1994 | PINE MOUNTAIN, GA | N6650A | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BOTH AIRSPEED AND CLEARANCE FROM A FENCE. FACTORS WERE T…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BOTH AIRSPEED AND CLEARANCE FROM A FENCE. FACTORS WERE THE TAILWIND AND THE GUSTS WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. |
| Aug 26, 1994 | LARAMIE, WY | N79444 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. DOWNDRAFT WIND ON THE LEE SIDE OF THE RIDGELINE WAS A FACTOR. |
| Aug 25, 1994 | LAKEPORT, CA | N9447E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout. |
| Aug 24, 1994 | ANOKA, MN | N75534 | Incident | substantial |
the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gus…the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm. |
| Aug 23, 1994 | VESTAL, NY | N61774 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING AN ABORTED LANDING DUE TO THE THROTTLE CABLE SEPARATING FROM THE CARBURETOR. |
| Aug 22, 1994 | MESA, AZ | N172ST | Minor | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PIL…THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE AND THE CROSSWIND. |
| Aug 21, 1994 | SIMI VALLEY, CA | N739VY | Serious | substantial |
FUEL EXHAUSTION AFTER THE STUDENT PILOT BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE SUPERVISING FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (…FUEL EXHAUSTION AFTER THE STUDENT PILOT BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE SUPERVISING FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) TO FOLLOW THE FAA APPROVED SYLLABUS, INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT, DARKNESS, AND THE STUDENT'S LACK OF NIGHT FLYING EXPERIENCE. |
| Aug 19, 1994 | CLARKSBURG, TN | N9797V | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING, AND DEBRIS FROM THE FAILED COUPLING THAT LODGED IN THE ENGINE OIL PUMP, RESULTING IN A SHEARED OIL PUMP…THE FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING, AND DEBRIS FROM THE FAILED COUPLING THAT LODGED IN THE ENGINE OIL PUMP, RESULTING IN A SHEARED OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED BECAUSE OF OIL STARVATION. |
| Aug 18, 1994 | WRANGELL, AK | N78428 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDERTERMINED REASONS AND THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA. |
| Aug 16, 1994 | BIG LAKE, AK | N5198A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FOG, AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED. |
| Aug 15, 1994 | FISHERVILLE, KY | N6429B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight loss of control. |
| Aug 14, 1994 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N98909 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudging the flare altitude and failing to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. The pilot's l…the pilot's misjudging the flare altitude and failing to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. The pilot's lack of total time in the airplane is a factor in this accident. |
| Aug 14, 1994 | ATLANTA, GA | N9340D | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use …The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use of flaps during takeoff. |
| Aug 12, 1994 | SPRINGFIELD, OH | N19644 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature liftoff, failure to attain adequate airspeed, and improper level off. |
| Aug 08, 1994 | POTTSVILLE, PA | N52211 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with a tree. |
| Aug 08, 1994 | CARSON CITY, NV | N4390R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions which exceeded the capability of the aircraft. |
| Aug 06, 1994 | PITTSTOWN, NJ | N9686B | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT OFF AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. |
| Aug 02, 1994 | ABERDEEN, SD | N35790 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A related factor is the dark night conditions. |
| Jul 30, 1994 | ROCKFORD, MI | N84514 | Minor | substantial | the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 30, 1994 | CAMERON PARK, CA | N739RF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the elevator control during the landing flare. |
| Jul 27, 1994 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N739VN | Incident | destroyed | AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE FLARE. |
| Jul 26, 1994 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N5647A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were cont…The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors. |
| Jul 22, 1994 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N6086R | Minor | substantial | AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE AIRPLANE'S MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT AND CLIMB CAPABILITY WERE EXCEEDED, AND A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Jul 22, 1994 | SEATTLE, WA | N73175 | Minor | substantial | THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS MISJUDGED BY THE PILOT. DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT, HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES. |
| Jul 21, 1994 | MARINETTE, WI | N1399F | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL AC…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AND THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. |