Cessna 172F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 133 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Battle Ground, WA | N8219U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Brazoria, TX | N7905U | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 2022 | Show Low, AZ | N5532R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial los…The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a second takeoff without having the engine further examined. |
| Jan 27, 2018 | Williamsport, IN | N8559U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and descent and collision with trees. |
| Aug 04, 2015 | La Blanca, GT | TG-ZAB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 07, 2001 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N383CA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate to VFR conditions on-top. |
| Nov 29, 1998 | COLEMAN, WI | N72RE | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the p…pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for flight by failing to obtain adequate weather information, his improper decision to attempt a visual approach in instrument conditions, and the trees. |
| Jan 25, 1997 | CONRAD, PA | N8835U | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to loss of aircraft contro…VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to loss of aircraft control, an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience, and the wooded, mountainous/hilly terrain. |
| Sep 22, 1996 | SAINT CLAIR, MN | N5373R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | a loss of power due to the engine's #2 cylinder exhaust valve stuck open, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. |
| May 12, 1995 | TAPPAHANOCK, VA | N5238F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway re…The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, the student's lack of recent flying experience, and the student pilot becaming lost or disoriented during the solo cross-country flight. |
| Apr 09, 1995 | SENECA, SC | N8197U | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE MANEUVERING NEAR UTILITY LINES, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE WIRES. |
| Jun 21, 1993 | MIAMI, MO | N5461R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Jun 17, 1989 | VERNON, AL | N7939U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BY THE PILOT/MECHANIC WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CLEAR TREES…IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BY THE PILOT/MECHANIC WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CLEAR TREES DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. |
| Feb 18, 1989 | SAFFORD, AZ | N8492U | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF WING FLAPS. |
| Oct 31, 1983 | BRUNSWICK, GA | N5236F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1983 | EL PASO, TX | N5259F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 1983 | HANCOCK, MD | N8515U | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1982 | OXBOW, OR | N8230U | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |