Cessna 172S Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 410 events recorded from 1999 to 2025.

410

All Events

310

Incidents

35

Minor

16

Serious

45

Fatal (80 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 31, 2001 Monroe, OR N571SP Incident A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
May 09, 2001 Springfield, MO N142ME Incident substantial the excessive touchdown airspeed by the pilot.
Apr 24, 2001 Renton, WA N435SP Incident substantial A Canadian goose which crossed the aircraft's flight path and impacted the left wing during the aircraft's final approach.
Apr 03, 2001 Long Beach, CA N669SP Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the exisiting crosswind and his improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing, and loss of di…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the exisiting crosswind and his improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing, and loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Mar 07, 2001 Keene, NH N574SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor included the patchy snow on the runway.
Feb 07, 2001 Ruston, LA N980SP Incident minor
the loss of engine power while manuevering as a result of an incorrect mixture control adjustment. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable ter…

the loss of engine power while manuevering as a result of an incorrect mixture control adjustment. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.

Jan 07, 2001 LINCOLN PARK, NJ N699LP Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors in the accident were the night lighting and the snow bank.
Jan 04, 2001 Sioux Falls, SD N727SP Incident substantial
Aircraft directional control not being maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the snow bank and the st…

Aircraft directional control not being maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the snow bank and the student pilot's lack of total experience.

Dec 12, 2000 ST. CLOUD, MN N582SP Incident minor
the fatigue failure of the propeller blade during the initial takeoff climb. The failure was a result of a material defect, which occurred during the…

the fatigue failure of the propeller blade during the initial takeoff climb. The failure was a result of a material defect, which occurred during the manufacturing process and the manufacturers failure to detect the defect.

Dec 17, 1999 SUGAR LAND, TX N912JR Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
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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