Cessna 172L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 162 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

162

All Events

97

Incidents

25

Minor

13

Serious

26

Fatal (45 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 11, 1991 MAGNOLIA, OH N7594G Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE.
Apr 20, 1991 HUNTSVILLE, TX N5536E Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE EMPHASIS PLACED UPON FULL-STALL LANDINGS BY HIS INSTRUCTOR.
Dec 17, 1990 MCDERMITT, NV N4319Q Incident substantial INTENTIONAL BUZZING CONDUCTED BY THE PILOT. HIS POOR JUDGEMENT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Nov 24, 1990 MOUNT IDA, AR N4275Q Incident substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL ON TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL ON TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY CROSSWIND.
Oct 20, 1990 PLACERVILLE, CA N7815G Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Sep 20, 1990 MASON, TX N746JG Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Aug 04, 1990 GREENSBORO, AL N4386Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AND ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING.
Aug 01, 1989 N MYRTLE BEACH, SC N336AF Incident substantial
WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE FUEL SUPPLY, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: …

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE FUEL SUPPLY, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SWAMPY TERRAIN AT THE EMERGENCY LANDING SITE.
Sep 20, 1988 BANNING, CA N7233Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1988 WEST BEND, WI N7089Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 16, 1988 BUFFALO, MN N7895G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1987 LAKEVILLE, MN N3599F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1987 HOUSTON, TX N3980Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1986 ABERDEEN, MD N3933Q Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1985 AKRON, OH N7841G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1985 LEESBURG, VA N7586G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1984 CHESTERFIELD, MO N2898Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 27, 1984 PAINESVILLE, OH N19683 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1983 Atlantic City, NJ N9862G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 13, 1982 VANCOUVER, WA N3880Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1982 DES MOINES, IA N4325Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1982 LAKE CITY, FL N1026M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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