Cessna 172F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 133 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2011 | Atlanta, GA | N5419R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Atlanta, ID | N8698U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. |
| Jul 08, 2010 | Rancho Murieta, CA | N8793U | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Corona, CA | N8520U | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 05, 2008 | Hutchinson, MN | N5556R | Incident | substantial | The bird that the airplane struck while on final approach. |
| Jul 06, 2008 | Pomona, CA | N8881U | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane. |
| Apr 28, 2008 | White Plains, NY | N5382R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach. |
| Dec 29, 2007 | Crystal Falls, MI | N8191U | Incident | substantial | The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear. |
| Jul 29, 2006 | American Falls, ID | N8707U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Factors include his improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and the effects of th…The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Factors include his improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and the effects of the tailwind upon the aircraft's takeoff performance. |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Brookville, IN | N8829U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional c…The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees. |
| Jul 21, 2006 | Rome, GA | N5324R | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Marietta, OK | N8649U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude. |
| Sep 04, 2005 | Haleyville, AL | N5320R | Minor | substantial |
The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a for…The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out. |
| Mar 08, 2005 | Hot Springs, AR | N8382U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for …A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed. |
| Jan 26, 2005 | Willmar, MN | N8205U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rol…The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. |
| Jan 20, 2005 | Sallisaw, OK | N8203U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 03, 2004 | Cooperstown, NY | N7957U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with th…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Madisonville, TN | N8777U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Redlands, CA | N5184F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts. |
| Oct 15, 2003 | Columbus, NE | N5204F | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted take…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the delayed aborted takeoff, and the student's lack of experience. |
| Sep 01, 2003 | Fajardo, PR | N8578U | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine…The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power. |
| Feb 03, 2003 | Waskish, MN | N8112U | Minor | substantial | The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind. |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Jacksonville, FL | N5602R | Incident | substantial |
a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subseque…a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Dec 31, 2002 | Stuart, FL | N5338R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent int…The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent into trees. |
| Jun 12, 2002 | Salt Lake City, UT | N7873U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suita…the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |