Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1990 | PARKER, CO | N1241U | Incident | substantial | THE DUAL STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT CONTROLS, RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Sep 11, 1990 | DILLON, MT | N5345D | Incident | substantial | PILOT MISJUDGED THE FLARE THAT RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING. |
| Sep 09, 1990 | LEWISTON, ID | N9895V | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR FORK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND A NOSE-OVER AFTER AN EXCURSION FROM THE RUNWAY…THE FAILURE OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR FORK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND A NOSE-OVER AFTER AN EXCURSION FROM THE RUNWAY. |
| Sep 08, 1990 | MCKINLEY PARK, AK | N5271H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT TO SEE-AND-AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT. |
| Sep 08, 1990 | SANTA BARBARA, CA | N51362 | Incident | substantial | A DISCONNECT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL. |
| Sep 07, 1990 | PLYMOUTH, FL | N6600H | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ARREST THE HIGH RATE OF DESCENT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. |
| Sep 02, 1990 | PINE CITY, MN | N733CH | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AN…THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. |
| Sep 02, 1990 | GRANITE FALLS, WA | N65857 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S USE OF EXCESSIVE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE. |
| Sep 01, 1990 | MONTAUK, NY | N4324Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING AT A LOW ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S ATTENTIO…PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING AT A LOW ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WORKING NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. |
| Aug 31, 1990 | PLAINVILLE, CT | N98409 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A CROSS WIND LANDING, SUBSEQUENTLY RUNNING OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. |
| Aug 29, 1990 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | N4182L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Aug 25, 1990 | LAKEVIEW, AR | N8450E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT DURING LANDING. |
| Aug 25, 1990 | FARMINGTON, MO | N4347R | Incident | substantial | REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE CFI. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND PORPOISE ENCOUNTERED BY THE DUAL STUDENT PILOT. |
| Aug 24, 1990 | PALMETTO, GA | N6173E | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED CONDITION OF THE MAGN…THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED CONDITION OF THE MAGNETOS. |
| Aug 20, 1990 | ONANCOCK, VA | N6599R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC, NIGH…THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC, NIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Aug 20, 1990 | BROKEN ARROW, OK | N73571 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 19, 1990 | LAWRENCEVILE, GA | N5354Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Aug 16, 1990 | GOLETA, CA | N80981 | Minor | destroyed | THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 14, 1990 | SEWARD, AK | N7721U | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO ABORT LANDING IN A TIMELY MANNER RESULTING IN OVERRUN OF T…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO ABORT LANDING IN A TIMELY MANNER RESULTING IN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY AND ON GROUND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Aug 14, 1990 | KEWAUNEE, WI | N9529H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Aug 13, 1990 | RIDGE SPRING, SC | N66068 | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY/OWNER TO FOLLOW STANDARD PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE FLA…THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY/OWNER TO FOLLOW STANDARD PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE FLAPS DURING THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Aug 11, 1990 | COALINGA, CA | N9551L | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO ACCURATELY INTERPRET THE WIND SOCK, AND HIS INADVERTENT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM A DOWNWIND LANDING. |
| Aug 07, 1990 | ELMENDORF, TX | N1466V | Minor | destroyed | INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS IN THE T-38 AND BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) IN THE CESSNA 172. |
| Aug 04, 1990 | TRINITY CENTER, CA | N4205L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AND HIS FAILURE TO TOUCHDOWN AT THE PROPER LOCATION ON THE RUNWAY. |
| Aug 04, 1990 | GREENSBORO, AL | N4386Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AND ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING. |