# FAA incident reports: Cessna 172L A list on [Cessna 172L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 11 · 511 reports - [Accident 20260627007059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260627007059A.md): Cessna 172L · Greensboro, NC · Jun 27, 2026 · N7764G · Substantial damage > On 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 20260319007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260319007129I.md): Cessna 172L · Myrtle Beach, SC · Mar 19, 2026 · N4288Q · Minor damage > 03/19/2026 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 20260228001899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260228001899A.md): Cessna 172L · Bennettsville, SC · Feb 28, 2026 · N7864G · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20251124020209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251124020209A.md): Cessna 172L · Zanesville, OH · Nov 24, 2025 · N7805G · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20251001015819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251001015819I.md): Cessna 172L · Clewiston, FL · Oct 1, 2025 · N3979Q · Substantial damage > The aircraft's right outboard wing struck a tree on the apron edge during taxi. - [Accident 20250815017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250815017009A.md): Cessna 172L · Titusville, FL · Aug 15, 2025 · N7205Q · Substantial damage > Titusville, 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 20250814010479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250814010479A.md): Cessna 172L · Lawton, OK · Aug 14, 2025 · N2860Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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 20250619007599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250619007599A.md): Cessna 172L · Brookshire, TX · Jun 19, 2025 · N7299Q · Substantial damage > The 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 20250502004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250502004709I.md): Cessna 172L · Toughkenamon, PA · May 2, 2025 · N3869Q · Minor damage > While 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 20250410004639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410004639I.md): Cessna 172L · Nashville, TN · Apr 10, 2025 · N7880G · Minor damage > On 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 20250307002339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250307002339A.md): Cessna 172L · Ray Township, MI · Mar 7, 2025 · N7550G · Substantial damage > Student 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 20241006020199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241006020199A.md): Cessna 172L · El Monte, CA · Oct 6, 2024 · N7869G · Substantial damage > On 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 20240917013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240917013959A.md): Cessna 172L · Deland, FL · Sep 17, 2024 · N19703 · Substantial damage > At 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 20240628008649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240628008649A.md): Cessna 172L · Oxnard, CA · Jun 28, 2024 · N2835Q · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20240418004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240418004389A.md): Cessna 172L · Reidsville, NC · Apr 18, 2024 · N7921G · Substantial damage > The 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 20240118000439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240118000439A.md): Cessna 172L · Grass Valley, CA · Jan 18, 2024 · N7250Q · Substantial damage > The 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 20231021015249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231021015249A.md): Cessna 172L · Hanover, VA · Oct 21, 2023 · N7716G · Substantial damage > CFI 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 20230311010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230311010689A.md): Cessna 172L · Lewiston, ID · Mar 11, 2023 · N7010Q · Substantial damage > In 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 20230213001239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230213001239I.md): Cessna 172L · Daytona, FL · Feb 13, 2023 · N9810G · No damage > I 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 20230129000729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230129000729A.md): Cessna 172L · Cleveland, TX · Jan 29, 2023 · N621EW · Substantial damage > On 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 20221119018149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221119018149I.md): Cessna 172L · Medford, OR · Nov 19, 2022 · N7248Q · Minor damage > On 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 20220924016379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220924016379I.md): Cessna 172L · Topeka, KS · Sep 24, 2022 · N4240Q · Minor damage > The 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 20220916015809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220916015809A.md): Cessna C172L · Ventura, CA · Sep 16, 2022 · N7917G · Substantial damage > At 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 20220910019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910019319I.md): Cessna 172L · Lakeville, MN · Sep 10, 2022 · N4394Q · Minor damage > Solo 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 20220528009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220528009069A.md): Cessna 172L · Canyon Lake, TX · May 28, 2022 · N3842Q · Substantial damage > On 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 20220131001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220131001359I.md): Cessna 172L · Olathe, KS · Jan 31, 2022 · N3892Q · Minor damage > On 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 20220108000372A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220108000372A.md): Cessna 172L · Knoxville, TN · Jan 8, 2022 · N19710 · Substantial damage > Pilot of aircraft, a Cessna 172, was taxied into by another aircraft. - [Accident 20220102000179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220102000179A.md): Cessna 172L · Woodruff, WI · Jan 2, 2022 · N4209Q · Substantial damage > Upon 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 20210717010819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210717010819I.md): Cessna 172L · Lake Geneva, WI · Jul 17, 2021 · N172SS · Minor damage > Aircraft struck trees at runway / taxiway intersection - [Incident 20210215002369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210215002369I.md): Cessna 172L · Riverside, CA · Feb 15, 2021 · N9827G · No damage > At 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 20210131003299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210131003299A.md): Cessna 172L · Silt, CO · Jan 31, 2021 · N4376Q · Destroyed > Aircraft 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 20210109001549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210109001549I.md): Cessna 172L · Hickory, NC · Jan 9, 2021 · N2872Q · No damage > PIC 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 20201106014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201106014799I.md): Cessna 172L · Asheville, NC · Nov 6, 2020 · N7621G · No damage > Pilot 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 20201010015779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201010015779I.md): Cessna 172L · West Chicago, IL · Oct 10, 2020 · N7669G · Minor damage > An 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 20200722011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200722011289I.md): Cessna 172L · Birmingham, AL · Jul 22, 2020 · N7020Q · No damage > Pilot 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 20200530001949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200530001949I.md): Cessna 172L · Lacrosse, WI · May 30, 2020 · N7938G · Minor damage > On 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 20200227002069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200227002069A.md): Cessna 172L · Dubois, ID · Feb 27, 2020 · N7904G · Substantial damage > A 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 20191203022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191203022159A.md): Cessna 172L · Potts Camp, MS · Dec 3, 2019 · N2876Q · Destroyed > On 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 20191014015359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191014015359I.md): Cessna 172L · Jackson, TN · Oct 14, 2019 · N19701 · No damage > A 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 20190716011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190716011859A.md): Cessna 172L · Grand Canyon, AZ · Jul 16, 2019 · N1079M · Substantial damage > The 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 20190710009729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190710009729I.md): Cessna 172L · Wall Township, NJ · Jul 10, 2019 · N9803C · Minor damage > On 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 20190331002309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331002309A.md): Cessna 172L · Placerville, CA · Mar 31, 2019 · N7033Q · Destroyed > On 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 20190331002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331002299A.md): Cessna 172L · Stephenville, TX · Mar 31, 2019 · N902RA · Substantial damage > On 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 20181123023801A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181123023801A.md): Cessna C172 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Nov 23, 2018 · N7081Q · Substantial damage > North 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 20180930014159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180930014159I.md): Cessna 172L · Concord, NC · Sep 30, 2018 · N7942G · No damage > On 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 20180822015279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180822015279A.md): Cessna 172L · Shreveport, LA · Aug 22, 2018 · N4275Q · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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 20180816014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180816014319A.md): Cessna 172L · Rhome, TX · Aug 16, 2018 · N2893Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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 20180717011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180717011479A.md): Cessna 172L · Nashville, TN · Jul 17, 2018 · N7880G · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20180622008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180622008419A.md): Cessna 172L · Diamondhead, MS · Jun 22, 2018 · N7239Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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 20180502004469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180502004469I.md): Cessna 172L · Palmyra, PA · May 2, 2018 · N2844Q · Minor damage > On 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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072432') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.