Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 1997 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N8123E | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. |
| Apr 09, 1997 | ANNAPOLIS, MD | N739AH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to raise the flaps during the go-around. Factors involved were the high wind conditions and the pilot's failure to remove the car…The pilot's failure to raise the flaps during the go-around. Factors involved were the high wind conditions and the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat. |
| Apr 05, 1997 | TAMPA, FL | N1385U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: …the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty/quartering wind conditions, and the pilot's improper use of flaps for landing. |
| Mar 31, 1997 | ST MATTHEWS, SC | N738NC | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions. |
| Mar 31, 1997 | CINCINNATI, OH | N73455 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with tree(s) and a ditch. |
| Mar 30, 1997 | AUBURN, WA | N5115K | Incident | substantial |
the pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accide…the pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accident included the high and unfavorable winds. |
| Mar 28, 1997 | GLENWOOD SPGS, CO | N7273G | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control, and his use of excessive rudder control. |
| Mar 27, 1997 | POMPANO BEACH, FL | N5123H | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear. |
| Mar 22, 1997 | MIDDLETOWN, OH | N733LK | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with…the pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with an aluminum lamp post. A factor in this accident was the night condition. |
| Mar 10, 1997 | CLEVELAND, OK | N65753 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain availa…The pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available in the runway's overrun area. |
| Mar 10, 1997 | OAKLAND, CA | N6375D | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to completely reduce the throttle after landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. |
| Feb 24, 1997 | PETALUMA, CA | N20508 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Feb 21, 1997 | DELTA, UT | N5552E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the prevailing wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the prevailing wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident are a sudden shift in the prevailing wind at the time of the landing, and the presence of a mound of dirt near the runway. |
| Feb 15, 1997 | OCONTO, WI | N61914 | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the sn…the failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the snow drifts extended past the runway edge. |
| Feb 08, 1997 | WEST CHICAGO, IL | N13611 | Incident | substantial | The loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 04, 1997 | CHESAPEAKE, OH | N62332 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach at night. Related factors were: darkness, and the pilot's lack of night flying ex…the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach at night. Related factors were: darkness, and the pilot's lack of night flying experience. |
| Feb 01, 1997 | FORT WAYNE, IN | N4696G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate fuel management and fuel system exhaustion. A factor involved was the inadequate in-flight planning/decision. |
| Jan 28, 1997 | CORONA, CA | N80138 | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Fact…Failure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Factors in the accident were anxiety and diversion of the pilot's attention due to fuel gauge readings. |
| Jan 17, 1997 | STEAMBOAT SPGS, CO | N739QE | Incident | destroyed |
Failure of the flight instructor and the dual student to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate supervi…Failure of the flight instructor and the dual student to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, inadequate altitude in which to clear obstacles, and the dual student's lack of familiarity with the geographical area. |
| Jan 16, 1997 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | N51448 | Incident | substantial | the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors included the icy runway and the crosswind. |
| Jan 02, 1997 | ANDERSON, SC | N1445E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's improper level off. |
| Dec 04, 1996 | BETHEL, AK | N20024 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, and resultant failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff. A factor related the accident wa…the pilot's improper planning/decision, and resultant failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff. A factor related the accident was: taking off with a tailwind. |
| Nov 29, 1996 | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | N1042G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor. |
| Nov 27, 1996 | CHINO, CA | N5854R | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions …the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors. |
| Nov 27, 1996 | HAMMOND, LA | N2440L | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |