# FAA incident reports: Cessna 172B A list on [Cessna 172B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 185 reports - [Accident 20260923012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260923012929A.md): Cessna 172B · Royal City, WA · Sep 23, 2026 · N44P · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Aircraft crashed nose first into agriculture field north of 4WA0 b&g farms runway, on September 23, 2026, about 1711 pacific daylight time, one fatal flight crew, one sole onboard. A witness described the airplane in a nose-down, left-wing-down attitude… - [Incident 20250514006839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250514006839I.md): Cessna 172B · Cambridge, MN · May 14, 2025 · N8003X · Minor damage > The PIC was a student on second solo practicing takeoffs and landings. At takeoff, the winds were 8 knot crosswinds. He stayed in the pattern and noticed the winds felt gustier than expected. Checking AWOS prior to landing, he noticed the gusts had increased… - [Incident 20240827011379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240827011379I.md): Cessna 172B · Moses Lake, WA · Aug 27, 2024 · N6928X · Minor damage > On 8-27-2024 the pilot diverted to the Grant County/ Moses Lake airport due to gusty wind and turbulance. The pilot attemted to land on runway 32, resulting in a go-around due to gusty wind conditions. The pilot attempted to land on runway 32, upon touchdown… - [Accident 20230617011779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230617011779A.md): Cessna 172B · San Angelo, TX · Jun 17, 2023 · N7509X · Substantial damage > On June 17, 2023, at 0845 CDT, a Cessna 172 experienced a hard landing at the San Angelo regional airfield in San Angelo, Texas. The pilot requested to return to the airfield after encountering intermittent power delivery from the aircraft's engine during… - [Accident 20230529009369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230529009369A.md): Cessna 172B · Divide, CO · May 29, 2023 · N8098X · Substantial damage > On may 29,2023 a Cessna 172, lost power and landed in a field, after touchdown the aircraft nosed over landing on its back. Both occupants were injured and were hospitalized. Both pilot and passenger report that the engine came apart inflight and that the… - [Incident 20230209006959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230209006959I.md): Cessna 172B · Burleson, TX · Feb 9, 2023 · N7867X · No damage > While conducting a short field landing, during the roll out, the pilot on the controls applied excessive differential braking causing the aircraft to veer to the left. The nosewheel of the aircraft departed the runway and entered the grass. Aircraft was able… - [Incident 20220917015829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220917015829I.md): Cessna C172 · Fulton, KS · Sep 17, 2022 · N7655X · Minor damage > The flight originated at 1800 in Nevada MO (nvd airport) where the aircraft was fully fueled before flight. Fueling the aircraft per the checklist required the pilot select right tank then left tank while fueling each wingtank respectivly. Prior to departure… - [Incident 20220910017459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910017459I.md): Cessna 172B · San Angelo, TX · Sep 10, 2022 · N7509X · Minor damage > The pilot stated he was practicing touch and goes in this tail-wheel converted CE-172-B. After landing on runway 4, the aircraft drifted to the right. The pilot stated he applied left brake and rudder, but the aircraft continued to turn to the right. The only… - [Accident 20220706012169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220706012169A.md): Cessna 172B · Silver Springs, NV · Jul 6, 2022 · N7609X · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted]Engine had a partial or complete power loss, resulting in an emergency landing. As part of the landing sequence, the aircraft impacted vegetation and terrain on the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20220225002629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220225002629I.md): Cessna 172B · Savannah, GA · Feb 25, 2022 · N7599X · No damage > 4. Student pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft when control was possible resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft exited the runway and came to a stop on the taxiway. - [Accident 20210403003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210403003719A.md): Cessna 172B · Sandpoint, ID · Apr 3, 2021 · N7616X · Substantial damage > Student pilot first solo, second landing. Aircfaft bounced slightly then landed. On rollout, the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway. The nose gear got caught in the mud and the aircraft flipped over on its back. - [Accident 20210224002849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210224002849A.md): Cessna 172B · Winchester, VA · Feb 24, 2021 · N7832X · Substantial damage > Pilot statement to FAA inspector at the accident scene: The pilot stated that he took off from the Winchester airport (okv) and during his climb the engine started to run very rough. He thought that maybe carburetor icing may have been an issue so he selected… - [Incident 20200902014129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200902014129I.md): Cessna 172B · Riverside, CA · Sep 2, 2020 · N8157X · No damage > On 09/02/2020 two pilot's, a flight instructor and student were practicing simulated engine failures in the local practice area. After completion of one maneuver and climbed back to altitude. Once at altitude the instructor noticed the engines did not create… - [Incident 20181204023179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181204023179I.md): Cessna 172B · Glen St Mary, FL · Dec 4, 2018 · N8205X · Minor damage > The aircraft originally departed from new york state on 12/03/2018. The PIC took off on dec 4 about 730 from varnville, SC with full fuel heading to ft. meyers, FL. After about an hour into the flight the engine started making a noise and then vibration. The… - [Accident 20180620008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180620008319A.md): Cessna 172B · Bruington, VA · Jun 20, 2018 · N8090X · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, after performing an emergency landing on an unapproved field, he attempted to depart from that field after receiving fuel (automobile gasoline) for his aircraft. After the aircraft was airborne and the pilot realizing the aircraft… - [Accident 20180505004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004769A.md): Cessna 172B · Fulton, NY · May 5, 2018 · N7762X · Substantial damage > On 5/05/2018, at approximately 0830 local time, student pilot returned to fzy from a solo flight. During final to runway 24, pilot stated he was higher than anticipated and compensated by lowering the nose. He stated he was then descending faster than usual.… - [Accident 20170302005519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170302005519A.md): Cessna 172B · Greenville, ME · Mar 2, 2017 · N7450X · Substantial damage > Pilot [privacy data omitted] PIC of Cessna 172 N7450X was flying from kold to 3B1 VFR. PIC got weather briefing from kbgr before departing kold and also looked up the weather on foreflight via ipad before departing from kold. Pilot recalls knowing the winds… - [Accident 20161228017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161228017799A.md): Cessna 172B · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Dec 28, 2016 · N6941X · Substantial damage > December 28, 2016 a Cessna CE-172B registration number N6941X made an emergency landing on the southbound lane of us highway 12 approximately one mile north of sauk Prairie airport(91C) in Prairie Du Sac Wisconsin. Pilot and one passenger were on board the… - [Incident 20160727008209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160727008209I.md): Cessna 172B · Hysham, MT · Jul 27, 2016 · N7423X · Minor damage > Pilot stated he landed on the main wheels a little hard, the aircraft bounced up and then landed on the nose wheel. The aircraft came back down on the nose wheel and the propeller struck the runway causing damage to the nose gear and propeller. Witness… - [Accident 20160423003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423003909A.md): Cessna 172B · Brimfield, IL · Apr 23, 2016 · N7614X · Substantial damage > Aircraft slowly lost power and pilot made an emergency landing in a field. After the aircraft contacted the ground on an uphill slope it collapsed the nose gear, flipping the aircraft over on its back. Touchdown to where the aircraft came to rest was… - [Accident 20151003021159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151003021159A.md): Cessna 172B · Benton, CA · Oct 3, 2015 · N7837X · Substantial damage > Preliminary information from the pilot: while landing with a tailwind the airplane struck a barb wire fence during aborted landing. Airplane ended up 180 degrees from direction of travel - [Accident 20140613009149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140613009149A.md): Cessna 172B · Frankfort, KY · Jun 13, 2014 · N7540X · Substantial damage > Low time student pilot on 3rd solo. Pilot stated that at 1445 hours local, the weather forecast reported 7000? Ceiling, winds variable at 5 knots and visibility 10 miles. Pilot stated that during touch and go's, he encountered cross winds outside of his… - [Incident 20140517006789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140517006789I.md): Cessna 172B · Staples, MN · May 17, 2014 · N8086X · Minor damage > Pilot reported that he was attempting to land on runway 32 at saz. Just prior to touchdown a gust of wind pushed aircraft to the right and lifted the left wing with only the right main wheel contacting the runway. The aircraft then lifted off the runway a few… - [Accident 20130908018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130908018389A.md): Cessna 172B · Townsend, GA · Sep 8, 2013 · N7619X · Substantial damage > Aircraft was landing at 1GA0 when upon landing the horizontal stabilizer struck a small deer causing substantial damage. - [Accident 20130818016329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130818016329A.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Minor damage > On August 18, N8141X, while marveling (for surveying hunting locations in the jefferson wilderness) at an altitude of approximately 8000FT, experienced an uncommented engine shutdown. The engine was immediately restarted and carburetor heat was turned on.… - [Accident 20120923022599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120923022599A.md): Cessna 172B · Jacksonville, FL · Sep 23, 2012 · N8059X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Southern region operations center & the NTSB reported to this office that remnants of a small aircraft was sited and recovered off the coast near Jacksonville. Reports indicated the piece, a wing section containing the fuel tank was recovered from a fishing… - [Accident 20120609011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609011539A.md): Cessna 172B · San Andreas, CA · Jun 9, 2012 · N7458X · Substantial damage > Aircraft was on scenic flight when engine failed. Aircraft was 4000 feet and 3 miles from calaveras county airport (kcpu). Pilot force landed in a field 200 yards short of kcpu runway 31. Cause of engine failure not determined. - [Accident 20110723016749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723016749A.md): Cessna 172B · Middleton, WI · Jul 23, 2011 · N7624X · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed from the Middleton airport at the intersection of runway 10, approximately 1000 feet from the approach end of the 4000 foot runway. After takeoff, approximately 2000 feet down the runway and 150 feet in the air, the aircraft lost power and… - [Accident 20100929046929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100929046929A.md): Cessna 172B · Oconomowoc, WI · Sep 29, 2010 · N7560X · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted landing aircraft with straight (non-amphibious) floats on dry grass runway. Touched down, lost control, and veered off runway. Aircraft flipped over on its back. - [Incident 20100723040269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100723040269I.md): Cessna 172B · St. James, MN · Jul 23, 2010 · N7440X · Minor damage > During landing rollout, aircraft pitched forward and to the left causing a prop strike and small scrape on left wing tip. - [Incident 20090828015239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090828015239I.md): Cessna 172B · Council, ID · Aug 28, 2009 · N6974X · Minor damage > (-23) On 28 August 2009, the student pilot landed the Cessna 172, N1974X, in Council Idaho on runway 17. On rollout the pilot stated the aircraft veered to the left, then left the runway and came to a rest with the nose gear ripped from the aircraft. - [Accident 20070814018179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070814018179A.md): Cessna 172B · Lake Washingto, WA · Aug 14, 2007 · N7657X · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft was departing lake Washington and hit a large wake at approx 40 knots causing the float struts and brace wires to break and the right wing strut to bend. Aircraft was towed to shore by police boat. There were no injuries. - [Accident 20070806016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070806016439A.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Aug 6, 2007 · N7640X · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot received private pilot certificate 2 days before the accident. Pilot was distracted by a person near the runway surface and executed a go around. The aircraft drifted right of centerline and impacted several trees before coming to rest nose down… - [Accident 20070419011319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070419011319A.md): Cessna 172B · Los Angeles, CA · Apr 19, 2007 · N7546X · Substantial damage > (-23) On 04/19/2007 N7546X was on approach to Whiteman Airport for landing. N7546X bounced on landing, a go around was started. The aircraft stalled above the runway, then struck the ground and cartwheeled off the left side of the runway. The pilot and… - [Incident 20060621010739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060621010739I.md): Cessna 172B · Anna, TX · Jun 21, 2006 · N7876X > (-23) Inspector's statement: my name is [privacy data omitted] I am employed as an aviation safety inspector by the federal aviation administration, southwest region, dallas flight standards district office, dallas, Texas 75235. As the accident standby person… - [Accident 20050416005269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050416005269A.md): Cessna 172B · Collegeville, PA · Apr 16, 2005 · N7653X · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot said she was high on final approach to clear trees. She said her airspeed was 70-75 mph. After clearing the trees, she said the airplane entered a high rate of sink from which she could not recover. As the airplane went down, the left wing struck… - [Accident 20050307006519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050307006519A.md): Cessna 172B · Naknek, AK · Mar 7, 2005 · N7871X · Substantial damage > (-23) During taxi after landing at south Naknek Airport, N7871X received substantial damage as a result of pilot [privacy data omitted] not maintaining directional control in gusty wind conditions. - [Accident 20050306003959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050306003959A.md): Cessna 172B · Princeton, KY · Mar 6, 2005 · N8211X · Substantial damage > (-23) VFR flight M88 to 1H0, after approximately one hour of flight, 2500 ft MSL, engine RPM decreased uncommanded. Pilot could not prevent engine RPM decrease. Made off-airport landing. Aircraft flipped inverted during the landing. Pilot suffered minor… - [Accident 20041121031209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041121031209A.md): Cessna 172B · Zephyrhills, FL · Nov 21, 2004 · N7493X · Substantial damage > (-23) PIC flew N7493X from lal into zph to obtain fuel (at a lower price). After fueling for the return flight to lal, he stated that the aircraft's battery was too weak to start the engine, so he decided to hand crank it without anyone in the cockpit. The… - [Incident 20040914031279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040914031279I.md): Cessna 172B · Lawrenceville, NJ · Sep 14, 2004 · N8214X > (-23) In cruise at 2500 feet pilot moved fuel selector from right to left tank and engine lost power. Attempted restart several times with fuel selector in left, both, and right. Engine started successfully twice, ran for approximately twenty seconds and shut… - [Accident 20030525010549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030525010549A.md): Cessna 172B · Little River, CA · May 25, 2003 · N7555X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) PIC departed Little River airport and went out approximately 3 miles over the ocean to gain altitude and disappeared from radar. PIC presumed to have sustained fatal injuries. - [Accident 20030326004969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030326004969A.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Mar 26, 2003 · N6947X · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 26, 2003, at approximately 1630 CST, a Cessna 172, N6947X was substantially damaged following a hard landing and subsequent overturn during landing practice on a grass strip at Harvey Young Airport (1H6). The local part 91 flight began at the… - [Accident 20020708021909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020708021909A.md): Cessna 172B · Denton, TX · Jul 8, 2002 · N7550X · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) On 07-08-02 at 11:30 a Cessna model 172B, registration number N7550X owned by maurice h. lundy whose [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident. Mr. Lundy who was the pilot and Mr. Clifferd hardy the passenger left Denton Municipal Airport… - [Accident 20011004035189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011004035189A.md): Cessna 172B · Phillips, ME · Oct 4, 2001 · N7591X · No damage > (-23) Owner/pilot was enroute from pittsfield, ME to newport, VT with passenger. While enroute engine began to lose power. Pilot was unable to restore full power by switching fuel tanks, carb heat, primer, etc. Pilot executed forced landing in wooded area.… - [Incident 20010725017389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010725017389I.md): Cessna 172C · Fresno, CA · Jul 25, 2001 · N6988X > (-23) On 07-25-2001, Mr. Frame, a single engine commercial pilot, acting as pilot in command, departed the sierra sky park airport (Q60), Fresno, CA, at approximately 10:45 hours, with three passengers on board, for the woodlake airport (042), woodlake, CA,… - [Accident 20010531040029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010531040029A.md): Cessna 172B · Wasilla, AK · May 31, 2001 · N8054X · Destroyed > (-23) On 05/31/2001 Cessna 172, N8054X was destroyed after a hard landing at Anderson lake airstrip. The pilot reported that she made the first approach to landing and realized that she was hot and high; a go around was initiated. A second approach was… - [Incident 20010114000619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010114000619I.md): Cessna 172B · Arecibo, PR · Jan 14, 2001 · N7446X · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot[privacy data omitted], while landing at Domingo Ruiz Airport, Arecibo, lost control at touch down causing the airplane to veer to the left of runway 8, damaging the prop and right tip of the CE-172B, (N7446X). - [Accident 20001013015339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001013015339A.md): Cessna 172B · Palatka, FL · Oct 13, 2000 · N7894X · No damage > (-23) PIC flight instructor reported that he and student pilot departed thunderbird airport (26J) at 0830, for touch and go's at kay larkin airport 20 miles north of 26J. He further stated that he departed 26J with 15 gallons of fuel on board, verified by… - [Accident 20000902039249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000902039249A.md): Cessna 172B · Halfmoon, NY · Sep 2, 2000 · N8019X · No damage > (-23) Airman departed 1F2 enroute to his private airport inm south of W57. His preflight planning did not include the collection of weather information other than his personal observation. As he circled his airfield for a landing to the east, the rain became… - [Accident 20000820014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000820014159A.md): Cessna 172B · Bend, OR · Aug 20, 2000 · N8178X · No damage > (-23) A/c departed Sunriver encountered downdraft and unable to maintain climb. Aborted landing in marsh and overturned. No injuries. 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