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
Jun 19, 2013 Clearwater, FL N426SJ Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because neither postaccident visual examinations nor test runs of the engine rev…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because neither postaccident visual examinations nor test runs of the engine revealed any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jun 09, 2013 Ann Arbor, MI N857SP Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to make a go-around in a timely manner and his loss of control during landing.
May 14, 2013 Ankeny, IA N947SP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 24, 2013 Peoria, IL N5113J Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the electric trim to the nose-down position, which resulted in the airplane being improperly configured for take…

The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the electric trim to the nose-down position, which resulted in the airplane being improperly configured for takeoff, and the flight instructor’s incorrect remedial action that allowed the airplane to porpoise.
Nov 03, 2012 Van Nuys, CA N545ER Incident minor The pilot of another airplane did not maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
Nov 02, 2012 McKinney, TX N172FU Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Sep 03, 2012 Sebring, FL N9965P Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 01, 2012 Farmingdale, NY N2409E Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 01, 2012 Oshkosh, WI N462TR Incident substantial The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
Jul 10, 2012 Grand Forks, ND N548ND Incident substantial The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 09, 2012 Allentown, PA N680MA Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impac…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed remedial action.
Jun 26, 2012 West Palm Beach, FL N961MC Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the…

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability.
Jun 17, 2012 Frederick, MD N387AF Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 09, 2012 Bend, OR N698SP Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.
May 27, 2012 Page, AZ N21718 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
May 26, 2012 Fort Scott, KS N5258Y Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to re…

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps.
Apr 26, 2012 Glendale, AZ N320ME Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Apr 12, 2012 Prescott, AZ N17304 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Apr 10, 2012 Monroe, LA N5253Q Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
Apr 09, 2012 Daytona Beach, FL N375LP Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination.
Mar 29, 2012 Midlothian, TX N480SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 04, 2012 Lafayette, TN N53460 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 18, 2012 Caldwell, NJ N506SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
Feb 14, 2012 Eufaula, AL N6194V Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night landing.
Feb 02, 2012 Mokuleia, HI N5026C Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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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