Cessna 172L
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Accident 20260627007059ACessna 172L · Greensboro, NCOn June 27, 2026, at approximately 1400 UTC (1000 EDT), a Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage in a hangar area of the Piedmont Triad international airport (kgso). The student pilot, who was the sole occupant on board at the time of the incident, was…Incident 20260319007129ICessna 172L · Myrtle Beach, SC03/19/2026 The pilot landed on runway 36 and exited onto taxiway B3 to perform the post landing checklist. After getting clearance to taxi to the ramp, the pilot entered taxiway b and headed toward the ramp. Halfway back, the nose of the airplane suddenly…Accident 20260228001899ACessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCPilot stated that he intended to land at a private airport and as he approached their grass strip, he could not see their runway due to the sun being in his eyes. He landed to right of their landing strip in another field. Pilot stated that in order to depart…Accident 20251124020209ACessna 172L · Zanesville, OHPilot on approach to 42I Parr, aircraft became too low on final approach and struck powerlines. Power lines severed after contact and pilot was able to land the aircraft on runway 28. No injuries, substantial damage. Pilot stated that "on final, I was…Incident 20251001015819ICessna 172L · Clewiston, FLThe aircraft's right outboard wing struck a tree on the apron edge during taxi.Accident 20250815017009ACessna 172L · Titusville, FLTitusville, FL: at approximately 1415 EDT, a C172 crashed while on short final at low altitude for runway 9. Occupants on board were a CFI conducting a checkout flight for a commercial rated pilot. The commercial rated pilot cited a loss of power on short…Accident 20250814010479ACessna 172L · Lawton, OKOn 8/14/2025 at approximately 9:45AM CDT a Cessna 172L aircraft was involved in an accident in a field 10NM ese of Lawton, OK. The aircraft impacted the ground on a north heading in a plowed field creating a debris field approximately 150FT in length and 75FT…Accident 20250619007599ACessna 172L · Brookshire, TXThe aircraft was on final approach to landing when the rate of descent increased, resulting in a hard landing and a bounce. The aircraft became momentarily airborne before descending again and impacting the runway with a nose-down attitude. Upon the second…Incident 20250502004709ICessna 172L · Toughkenamon, PAWhile the pilot was practicing landings, he did not correct for the crosswind which cause the airplane to veer to the right upon landing. The airplane subsequently left the runway surface, went into the grass and the propeller struck a construction barrier.…Incident 20250410004639ICessna 172L · Nashville, TNOn 4/10/25, a Cessna 172 was taxiing to runway 20C at Nashville airport (kbna). During taxi the C-172 crossed behind a Boeing 737 aircraft. Jetblast from the B-737 casued the C-172 to tip causing damage to the right wingtip and the propellors of the C-172.Accident 20250307002339ACessna 172L · Ray Township, MIStudent pilot and CFI flew from kvll to KD98. At D98, CFI got out of the aircraft to observe the student conducting solo flight in the pattern. On second circuit of the pattern (RWY36) student landed fast and exited the runway on the left (west) side 1440'…Accident 20241006020199ACessna 172L · El Monte, CAOn October 6, 2024, about 2039 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172L, [privacy data omitted], was Substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near El Monte, California. The airplane was operated as a title 14 code of federal regulations part 91…Accident 20240917013959ACessna 172L · Deland, FLAt about 50FT above the runway, a skydivers parachute risers collided with the aircrafts left wing tip. The aircraft returned to Deland and landed without incident. The skydiver landed without further incident and walked away. The left wingtip was found…Accident 20240628008649ACessna 172L · Oxnard, CAPilot stated he was doing touch and go's in the pattern at the airport; after landing he was going for another lap in the pattern however ended up running off the left side of runway through the infield dirt/grass area. In the process, ran over a taxiway…Accident 20240418004389ACessna 172L · Reidsville, NCThe student pilot was completing the second lap of solo flight. During descent for landing, the student pilot was coming too high and fast into short final. Student pilot hit the runway and porpoised about four times. During the process the propeller struck…Accident 20240118000439ACessna 172L · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot reported in a written statement that he flew from the mcclellan airport to the Grass Valley airport and upon landing on the second attempt he found that the left brake would not function and he had no nosewheel steering. The aircraft veered to the…Accident 20231021015249ACessna 172L · Hanover, VACFI and student departed airport (Hanover county, VA kofp) traffic pattern and flew to local practice area, performed several private pilot maneuvers at 3000 feet MSL without incident. During return to airport at cruise power setting, engine ran rough for a…Accident 20230311010689ACessna 172L · Lewiston, IDIn preparation for two training flights, the CFI directed the two students to conduct the preflight. The students determined by a dip stick that one tank measured about half full and the second tank measured about 3/8 full. According to the instructor the…Incident 20230213001239ICessna 172L · Daytona, FLI had a solo flight reservation from 3-5PM on 02/13. I finished my preflight and started the engine at around 3:30PM. Departed kdab and flew towards ashby practice area to practice one ground reference maneuver. Then flew to X50 to practice short-field &…Accident 20230129000729ACessna 172L · Cleveland, TXOn January 29, 2023, at 2220 this office became aware of this accident when inspector [privacy data omitted] received a call from the FAA south west regional operations center. Inspector[privacy data omitted]spoke by phone with dps on-site. Dps indicated…Incident 20221119018149ICessna 172L · Medford, OROn 19 November, 2022, at approximately 1050L,[privacy data omitted], a Cessna 172L, experienced a bird strike on short final to runway 14 to the Rogue valley international Medford airport (kmfr). The incident happened at short final at approximately 100' AGL…Incident 20220924016379ICessna 172L · Topeka, KSThe pilot stated he was high and fast upon turning final to land. He adjusted the aiming point on the runway. However, his approach speed was still fast for the recommended speed for the aircraft. Upon flaring he ballooned and proceeded to add power to aid in…Accident 20220916015809ACessna C172L · Ventura, CAAt about f/l 2,000' MSL, pilot heard a loud pop in the engine area, followed by loss of engine power, and violently shaking of aircraft. Pilot reduced power and shaking stopped. Pilot tried increasing power but aircraft began shaking violently again, pilot…Incident 20220910019319ICessna 172L · Lakeville, MNSolo student pilot ballooned on landing then landed nose first with prop strike. Damage to the aircraft included prop strike and lower firewall damage. Discussed recommended additional training prior to further solo flight with student pilot and CFI. Student…Accident 20220528009069ACessna 172L · Canyon Lake, TXOn may 28, 2022, at 1821 CST, [privacy data omitted], a Cessna CE-172L, [privacy data omitted] and [privacy data omitted] went out of control during its landing approach on runway 01/19 at 34TS, Canyon Lake, Texas. The certificated private pilot was on a…Incident 20220131001359ICessna 172L · Olathe, KSOn January 31, 2022, the student pilot was performing solo takeoffs and landings with his instructor observing in the vicinity of runway 18 at Johnson county executive airport (ojc). On the second takeoff roll, the student pilot perceived an unfamiliar…Accident 20220108000372ACessna 172L · Knoxville, TNPilot of aircraft, a Cessna 172, was taxied into by another aircraft.Accident 20220102000179ACessna 172L · Woodruff, WIUpon landing left of center line, pilot rolled on ice, lost control of aircraft and contacted snow berm. Aircraft flipped over contacting spinner, left and right wing and impacting top of vertical stab.Incident 20210717010819ICessna 172L · Lake Geneva, WIAircraft struck trees at runway / taxiway intersectionIncident 20210215002369ICessna 172L · Riverside, CAAt approximately 13:25 PST (2125Z), [privacy data omitted], a student pilot, was practicing landings in his Cessna 172L aircraft, N9827G, at Riverside municipal airport (kral). The pilot landed on runway 27 and veered off the runway at taxiway echo. The…Accident 20210131003299ACessna 172L · Silt, COAircraft struck power line at around 100 ft off of ground. Struck vertical and sheared 2 feet off of rudder. Aircraft had no controls and crashed .Incident 20210109001549ICessna 172L · Hickory, NCPIC stated when flaring to land at hky he experienced a crosswind and made the necessary correction to the flight controls to compensate for the right to left crosswind. After landing, the PIC over corrected and exited the runway on the right side veering…Incident 20201106014799ICessna 172L · Asheville, NCPilot stated that he was getting night current in landings. After last landing, while taxing back to ramp, he was heads down and missed the 90 degree turn at taxiway A-4 kavl. Pilot stated that aircraft went off into the grass and he notified the tower. Pilot…Incident 20201010015779ICessna 172L · West Chicago, ILAn aircraft suffered minor damage to landing gear components, and the wing strut as well as damaging a visual approach system indicator (VASI) light when the aircraft exited runway 10 at West Chicago/dupafe airport (kdpa) in crosswind conditions. On October…Incident 20200722011289ICessna 172L · Birmingham, ALPilot departed fayetteville, n.c. (fay) enroute to lufkin, TX (lfk) with a planned fuel stop in Birmingham, AL (bhm). Piloted stated that on final approach into (bhm), the airplane engine suddenly stopped without a sputter. Pilot stated that he attempted to…Incident 20200530001949ICessna 172L · Lacrosse, WIOn may 30, 2020, at 1840 CST a Cessna 172, N7938G, sustained damage to the propeller when the aircraft departed the left side of runway 31, and struck a threshold light during takeoff roll, at klse, Lacrosse, WI. The private pilot received no injuries and the…Accident 20200227002069ACessna 172L · Dubois, IDA student in training for his private pilot?s license and his instructor were on a training flight near Dubois, Idaho (U41) airport. While practicing a low approach to runway 16, the student got too low and the main landing gear tires contacted the deep snow.…Accident 20191203022159ACessna 172L · Potts Camp, MSOn 12/3/2019, made two flights with a CFII with no issues noted with the aircraft. The pilot refueled the aircraft with 40 gallons and performed a pre-flight on the aircraft. The aircraft departed olive branch airport (olv) at approximately, 1900. The plan…Incident 20191014015359ICessna 172L · Jackson, TNA runway excursion at mkl involving a student pilot with approximately 32 total hours of flight time. The PIC explained that he was on a solo flight and returning to mkl at APPROXIMATLY1340 CDT. The conditions at the time was unrestricted visibility with…Accident 20190716011859ACessna 172L · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot departed the north las vegas airport (vgt) with three passengers to the Grand Canyon airport (gcn). Weather at the Grand Canyon airport was reported by ATIS to be VFR, wind 210@10G19. In the landing phase flare to runway 21, the left wing collided…Incident 20190710009729ICessna 172L · Wall Township, NJOn July 10, 2019 at approximately 2130 EDT, N9803C a Cessna 172L struck a deer while landing on runway 14 at monmouth executive airport (kblm). The aircraft sustained minor damage to the right hand main landing gear fairing. Aircraft had two passengers…Accident 20190331002309ACessna 172L · Placerville, CAOn March 31 2019 at approximately 1600 hours PDT, N7033Q, a Cessna 172 was conducting a local traffic pattern flight at the Placerville Airport (kpvf) under 14CFR part 91. VMC conditions prevailed. The private pilot stated that during the initial climb out…Accident 20190331002299ACessna 172L · Stephenville, TXOn March 31, 2019 at 1015 am, a student pilot was practicing his solo landings at Clark Field Airport (sep). His first attempt on runway 32 was a hard bounced landing, so he pulled in power and began his take off. The pilot initiated the go around to take the…Accident 20181123023801ACessna C172 · Myrtle Beach, SCNorth Myrtle Beach, SC (cre): N7081Q, C172, after landing and taxiing to the north ramp, the aircraft brakes failed causing it to collide with N984BC, BE58, which was parked and had no one on board. This resulted in damage to both aircraft. Damage to both…Incident 20180930014159ICessna 172L · Concord, NCOn 9/30/2018 at approximately 0845 local time, a Cessna CE-172-L, single engine aircraft (N7942G sn: 17259642), owned by flycarolina LLC, and operated under 14 CFR part 91 visual flight rules (VFR) by [privacy data omitted] (student pilot [privacy data…Accident 20180822015279ACessna 172L · Shreveport, LAAircraft departed (shv) on runway 24. At runway 14/24 intersection pilot reported enigine problems. Aircraft made right turn to approach runway 14, flew centerline down run crossing the end of approach runway 32. The aircraft made sharp left turn landing in…Accident 20180816014319ACessna 172L · Rhome, TXOn August 16, 2018, about 1935 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N2893Q, impacted trees and terrain shortly after departure from Rhome meadows airport (T76), Rhome, Texas. The commercial rated pilot was fatally injured and the 3 passengers…Accident 20180717011479ACessna 172L · Nashville, TNPilot departed kbna at approximately 1040 CDT 07/17/18 for kxnx on a solo flight in a Cessna 172 (N7880G). Pilot completed 3 landings and take-offs at kxnx. Pilot returned to kbna and was cleared by ATC to land on runway 2C. Pilot reported bouncing several…Accident 20180622008419ACessna 172L · Diamondhead, MSOn 06/22/2018, at 0700 CDT, a Cessna 172L, N7239Q, was destroyed during collision with trees, powerlines, terrain and post-crash fire following a loss of control in flight after takeoff from runway 36 at Diamondhead airport (66Y), Diamondhead, Mississippi.…Incident 20180502004469ICessna 172L · Palmyra, PAOn the airman's third attempt to land in a crosswind, with diminishing daylight, the airman landed long and fast. Airman reported he did not perform a go around due to his anxiety with and lack of experience in night flying. The aircraft touched down at…
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