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 17, 1996 | GREENWOOD, IL | N6218F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. |
| Aug 10, 1996 | FULLERTON, CA | N42ES | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudged glide path and delayed remedial action by not promptly initiating a go-around. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of ex…the pilot's misjudged glide path and delayed remedial action by not promptly initiating a go-around. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience flying the airplane. |
| Aug 09, 1996 | NASHVILLE, TN | N5291E | Incident | substantial | inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot. |
| Aug 04, 1996 | CINCINNATI, OH | N172PS | Incident | substantial |
failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled collisi…failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor related to the accident was: an improper (premature) flare for landing. |
| Aug 03, 1996 | NIKISKI, AK | N78108 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the windshear. |
| Aug 03, 1996 | MIDLAND, OH | N12141 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain adequate alignment with the runway and to maintain adequate terrain clearance during landing. |
| 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 16, 1996 | ORLANDO, FL | N6600H | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper level off during landing. |
| Jul 16, 1996 | DAGGETT, CA | N738NZ | Incident | substantial | The fracture and separation of an exhaust valve head for undetermined reasons. |
| 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 | Hickory, NC | N1637F | Incident | substantial | Engine stoppage for undetermined reasons. A factor was the terrain furrows. |
| 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 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 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. |
| Jul 01, 1996 | JOHNSTOWN, CO | N19682 | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from obstructions, while buzzing. |
| Jun 30, 1996 | FRAZIER PARK, CA | N6819H | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance after a misjudged approach and landing that necessitated a go-around and subsequent collision w…the failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance after a misjudged approach and landing that necessitated a go-around and subsequent collision with some wires. Factors were high density altitude and an inadequate evaluation by the pilot-in-command of the weather conditions. |
| Jun 30, 1996 | PIERCE, CO | N1686F | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |