Cessna 172L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 162 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 1998 | BAKERSFIELD, CA | N19770 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare that led to an improper bounced landing recovery and subsequent uncontrolled porpoise. |
| Jul 13, 1998 | LAPWAI, ID | N2885Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning or preparation from unsuitable terrain. Factors include an embedded railroad tie in the takeoff path, and h…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning or preparation from unsuitable terrain. Factors include an embedded railroad tie in the takeoff path, and high vegetation.. |
| Jul 13, 1998 | LINCOLN PARK, NJ | N19667 | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck. Related factors were the truck and the pilot w…Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck. Related factors were the truck and the pilot was unfamiliar with that area. |
| Aug 09, 1997 | TOWNSEND, MT | N7925G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. |
| Sep 29, 1996 | DELAVAN, WI | N7216Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to assure the airplane was properly secured prior to hand-propping the engine. |
| 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 01, 1996 | JOHNSTOWN, CO | N19682 | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from obstructions, while buzzing. |
| Jun 08, 1996 | SISTERS, OR | N7849G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factor…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable/gusty crosswind condition, and the proximity of the hanger and fence to the runway. |
| Apr 27, 1996 | CULPEPER, VA | N7546G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | PORTER, TX | N3967Q | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED RESULTING IN OVERSHOOTING THE LANDING. |
| Jul 02, 1995 | STANLEY, ID | N4319Q | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, HIS IMPROPER USE OF FLAPS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDE…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, HIS IMPROPER USE OF FLAPS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT IS HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Feb 24, 1995 | SARATOGA SPGS, NY | N7002Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING A FLIGHT UNDER THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Nov 22, 1994 | BETHEL, ME | N19735 | Incident | substantial | the flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate control of the airplane during a go-around. The gusty wind conditions were contributing factors. |
| Aug 12, 1994 | SPRINGFIELD, OH | N19644 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature liftoff, failure to attain adequate airspeed, and improper level off. |
| Apr 16, 1994 | COLVILLE, WA | N3854Q | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND HIS EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AT THE POINT OF TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS INCLUDE THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND HIS EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AT THE POINT OF TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS INCLUDE THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE, AND A RAVINE OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. |
| Mar 18, 1994 | BUENA VISTA, CO | N7876G | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE STUDENT PILOT. |
| Sep 12, 1993 | GR BARRINGTON, MA | N7064Q | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISI…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE PARKED AIRPLANES. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE. |
| Aug 27, 1993 | CURRYVILLE, MO | N25BK | Incident | substantial | IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PROCEDURES BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jan 22, 1993 | RAMONA, CA | N7965G | Incident | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RELATED TO INADEQUATE AND IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PRACTICES CONCERNING THE CARBURETOR. |
| Nov 14, 1992 | OKEECHOBEE, FL | N9854G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER FLARE. |
| Aug 17, 1992 | VIRGIN GORDA, VG | N3955Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 1992 | OZONA, TX | N9880G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. |
| Jul 11, 1992 | DELTA, UT | N9871G | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF AN INTAKE VALVE AND THE POORLY EXECUTED FORCED LANDING. |
| May 31, 1992 | SAFFORD, AZ | N4163L | Incident | substantial |
THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH ANIMALS WHICH RAN ON TO THE RUNWAY DURING THE PILOT'S TAKEOFF ROLL. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT NOT BEING ABL…THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH ANIMALS WHICH RAN ON TO THE RUNWAY DURING THE PILOT'S TAKEOFF ROLL. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION AND AVOID THE ANIMALS. |
| May 30, 1992 | YAKIMA, WA | N7583G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER DESCENT RATE AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |