Cessna 172M
FAA incident reports · 2,627
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Accident 20260916013279ACessna 172M · Hanover, INOn the evening of 9-16-2026, the pilot and a girlfriend took off from kjvy enroute to 64I in a C172. They made an approach and landing, then taxxied back for another takeoff. Attempted to takeoff, but aborted the takeoff, due to the pilot stating it didn't…Incident 20260901012399ICessna 172M · Tyonek, AKThe pilot was landing a Cessna 172 at Tyonek airport in VFR conditions. The aircraft had touched down and was rolling out when a young bull moose ran in front of the airplane. The moose was hit by the propellor and damaged the right front cowling. This was a…Accident 20260731011769ACessna 172M · Odgen, UTDuring descent the instructor pilot and student report loss of engine power. The crew restarted engine which sputtered, did not make power and died. Wind gust from adjacent canyon terrain resulted in dimished glide distance forcing the crew to land on a road…Accident 20260630008709ACessna 172M · Lafayette, TNThree people were onboard the aircraft. The certified flight instructor (CFI) was in the front right seat, a non-flying passenger was in the left seat and a student pilot was in the back seat of the aircraft. The CFI briefed the passengers that he would be…Incident 20260618007369ICessna 172M · Chandler, AZOn June 18, 2026, at approximately 1109 MST, a Cessna 172 departed ryan field (kryn) on a cross-country flight to Chandler Municipal Airport (kchd). The student pilot was returning from their first solo cross-country flight when the aircraft experienced a…Incident 20260524005269ICessna 172M · Augusta, GAOn may 24, 2026, at approximately 1500 local time, a student pilot was conducting solo traffic pattern operations in a [privacy data omitted], at Daniel Field (kdnl), performing full-stop landings on runway 23. During the second landing, the approach was…Incident 20260505010749ICessna 172M · Walla Walla, WARH flap bound at 30 degrees during retraction while recovering from practice stall. Flap and inbd flap track were damaged.Incident 20260420004819ICessna 172M · Simpsonville, KYThe aircraft was being used by a student pilot and CFI for a cross country flight. The outbound portion of the flight was completed without incident. While enroute to the airport they had originated from they were instructed to descend and maintain 2500 feet…Accident 20260405006239ACessna 172M · Lakeand, FLCFII and I, were performing the 10 landings VFR at night at a towered airport for the commercial requirement for 61.129. On the 8th landing, we touched down. I put the flap lever up and waited several seconds for what I thought was the flaps fully retracting.…Incident 20260402005619ICessna 172M · Monroe, GAThe student pilot who had met all requirements to perform his first solo flight departed off of the runway during the landing phase due to excessive vertical speed, incorrect pitch attitude, and late/abrupt flare.Incident 20260310010819ICessna 172M · Charlottesville, VAOn March 10, 2026, at approximately 1600 (EDT), Cessna 172M aircraft was on final when a bird struck the left-wing leading edge approximately 2 feet from the wing tip. The pilot landed the aircraft safely on runway 21 and taxied to the ramp. Pilot and…Accident 20260309001319ACessna 172M · Solon Springs, WIPilot approached the airport using a side slip to land. The aircraft bounced and the pilot could not regain control. Deciding there was insufficient distance for a go-around, the pilot elected to continue with the landing. During the rollout, the aircraft…Accident 20260224002349ACessna 172M · Monroe, GAOn March 13, 2026, at approximately 1300 local time, I responded to the site to conduct an investigation of the reported occurrence involving the subject aircraft. Upon arrival, the aircraft was positioned with the nose cowling and associated fairings removed…Incident 20260212002789ICessna 172M · Pembroke Pines, FLOn feb 12, 2026 at approximately 0954, while landing at hwo on runway 28L, nxxxx had a left main gear brake failure which resulted in a runway excursion. No injuries or damage reported. Upon inspection of aircraft, it was determined the brake disc were worn…Accident 20260205000909ACessna 172M · Nampa, IDPilot (a CFI) initiated takeoff from the aircraft right seat with intent to refresh his flying skills from that seat. When takeoff power was applied his seat slid aft on the seat track to a position from which he could not reach the primary flight controls or…Accident 20251212018429ACessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe pilot in command (PIC) was conducting take-off and landing training in preparation for a check ride. After departing from birchwood airport, the PIC made a routine approach and landing at the final destination for the day. During the rollout phase after…Accident 20251207017839ACessna 172M · Pensacola, FLPilot operated a C-172 on an IFR flight from lft to pns, to accumulate flight hours necessary to meet the cross country requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. The flight included carriage of three passengers. Pilot did not list an alternate on…Incident 20251111017529ICessna 172M · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot was conducting a return flight from a solo cross-country training flight. During touchdown rollout, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway, damaging two runway marking lights, causing minor damage to the left landing gear fairing…Accident 20251110018909ACessna 172M · Bishop, CAAircraft took off from kbih to klas after taking on 10 gallons of fuel in the left wing at kbih for return trip to klas and tried to climb out of box canyon southwest of airport and could not meet the climb requirements resulting in controlled flight into…Accident 20251104016669ACessna 172M · Grantsburg, WIThe PIC was on an IFR approach an hour past sunset. As the pilot flared to land, her right wing strobe light briefly illuminated a deer which was running from the right of the runway directly towards the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around short of…Incident 20251021017719ICessna 172M · Naples, FLThe aircraft departed fort lauderdale executive airport (fxe) at approximately 0051 EDT en route to southwest Florida international airport (rsw). Due to a runway closure advisory at rsw, the pilot diverted to page field (fmy). Upon approaching fmy, the pilot…Accident 20251003016569ACessna 172M · Bluffton, OHStudent pilot 2nd solo. Aircraft bounced during landing rwy 23 on second touchdown damaged nose wheel resulting in firewall damage. Substancial damage. No injuriesIncident 20251003015219ICessna 172M · Lexington, NC[privacy data omitted], (A ce- C172) was struck by jet blast from [privacy data omitted] (a CE-560XL) while taxiing at exx on 10/03/2025. [privacy data omitted] Was performing maintenance engine runs while located in a ramp parking location and [privacy data…Accident 20250925017019ACessna 172M · San Diego, CA[privacy data omitted] Hard landing at Brown Field Municipal Airport (sdm) on runway 26L. On approach aircraft lost comm with tower, airport operations met aircraft at taxiway and informed pilot the nose landing gear (NLG) looked damaged, pilot not aware…Accident 20250831019862ACessna 172M · Fort Morgan, COAt approximately 10:43AM local time at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport (kfmm) Cessna 172 and extra 300M collided while both were attempting to land on runway 14, at the same time. Both aircraft were substantially damaged and/or destroyed. The Cessna 172 had two…Accident 20250826015259ACessna 172M · Lubbock, TXOn August 26th 2025, a Cessna 172 crashed after taking off from Lubbock Preston international airport (lbb). Aircraft impacted the ground in a level atttide, with the fuselage breaking in half aftof he rear seat. The pilot and passenger exited the aircraft.…Accident 20250818015019ACessna 172M · Albany, OROn August 18, 2025, between 1600-1720 PST, the pilot departed corvallis municipal airport (cvo) direct to Albany Municipal Airport (S12). While conducting closed traffic at S12, the first landing was uneventful. On the second landing the aircraft porpoised…Incident 20250711009719ICessna 172M · Miami, FLStudent pilot returns from her first solo cross country and had a hard landing resulting in a bounce striking the propeller and damage to the nose wheel. She cleared the runway and then asked for assistance to the ramp.Incident 20250703007259ICessna 172M · Yakima, WAWhile evaluating a student pilot conduct a short field approach and landing, the student pilot landed prior to the runway threshold resulting in the aircraft striking a runway end identifier light. The flight instructor attempted corrective action just prior…Accident 20250628008469ACessna 172M · Wichita, KSStudent pilot conducting landings on first solo flight at Wichita Dwight d. Eisenhower (ict). During second takeoff roll pilot experinced a hard pull to the left. Aircraft departed runway into grass . Pilot reduced power maintained neutral controls while…Incident 20250530006109ICessna 172M · Burlington, VTPilots (CFI and student) reported to chief flight instructor that while practicing pattern work and climbing out from a touch and go, they struck a seagull at approximately 400 feet MSL. Pilots met with chief instructor and the tower was notified. Pilots…Incident 20250522008839ICessna 172M · St.Petersburg, FLStudent pilot was flying the aircraft. Upon the landing the incorrect rudder and aileron inputs were established. The flight instructor corrected the incorrect inputs and landed the aircraft. He then was going to demonstrate a landing however, upon their next…Incident 20250508006729ICessna 172M · Elko, NVOn may 8th, 2025 mishap pilot departed keko in [privacy data omitted]. Mishap pilot noticed no abnormalities upon runup or initial takeoff. After takeoff mishap pilot turned towards spring creek and climbed to approximately 8,000FT. Suddenly the engine began…Incident 20250430005172ICessna 172M · Lakeville, MNThe incident occurred at 1359 on April 30, 2025 when two Cessna 172S, [privacy data omitted], taxied after landing. The second aircraft (#2) was rented by the PIC who had flown with his daughter as a passenger. The PIC for aircraft #2 cleared the taxiway and…Incident 20250422007239ICessna 172M · College Station, TXAircraft was on the downwind for an approach to the runway when large turkey vulture flew up in front of the aircraft from below. Bird contacted the upper part of the windscreen on the left side of the aircraft. The windscreen was cracked, and airframe…Incident 20250409003299ICessna 172M · Middle River, MDOn approach 4 miles north of the airport at 1500 feet the aircraft struck a bird, which dented the left side of the lower engine cowling. The aircraft landed without incident. METAR kmtn 092254Z 14008KT 10SM clr 08/M03 A3026Incident 20250326003059ICessna 172M · Tamiami, FLAfter landing, the aircraft veered left, and the pilot corrected with right yoke input, briefly suspecting a wingtip strike. After exiting at E3 and completing post-landing checks, the pilot taxied to the ramp. No wingtip damage was found, but a propeller…Incident 20250313001399ICessna 172M · Butler, PAThe student pilot was completing a solo cross-country lesson. The route of flight was kbtp-kgkj-29D-kbtp. The incident took place at kbtp airport on runway 26. The aircraft came to a stop on the left side of the runway abeam to taxiway d. the left main gear…Accident 20250310002359ACessna 172M · Cantwell, AKPIC left fairbanks bound for talkeetna. While flying thru broad bass decided to look at the Summit Airport runway (past). First pass over the runway was off to the side as PIC observed the runway surface. Second pass PIC shot an approach from the north. PIC…Incident 20250228001769ICessna 172M · Birchwood, AKIncident pilot stated she was departing runway 20R when she lost control of the aircraft and veered off of the left side of the runway, crossed a taxiway, crossed 20L and came to rest in snow next to an access road. The aircraft sustained damage to its…Accident 20250220003249ACessna 172M · Kapolei, HIOn feb 20, 2025 about 1110 local time, a Cessna 172M, was substantially damaged when it was involved with an accident at the Kalaeloa airfield (jrf) due to wake turbulence from a C17. Student pilot performed 6 touch and goes, then CFI took controls to…Incident 20250206001889ICessna 172M · Shiloh, NCAirplane had a deer strike; it was nighttime the airplane was occupied by an instructor and an student. Airplane did not have any significant damage. The deer was hit by the propeller but no damage was found on the prop and also was not engine stop. Engine…Incident 20250205001159ICessna 172M · Naples, FLPart 65/91 operation Cessna 172M with one pilot and no passengers. Pilot of aircraft experienced jet blast while taxiing behind a departing Cessna citation C560 as he was leaving the run-up area which resulted in the right aircraft wing lifting up, and left…Incident 20250125000279ICessna 172M · Fort Lauderdale, FLStudent pilot and CFI performing maneuvers when engine started run ruff, flight crew decided to land on a dirt road in the everglade 14 miles west of opf. No damage to aircraft and no injures to crew.Incident 20241219021779ICessna 172M · Georgetown, DEAn airman performed a preflight inspection on a Cessna 172 in a hangar to avoid exposure to outside cold temperatures. The airman pulled the aircraft out of the hangar with a towbar and returned to the hangar to close the door. After startup, the airman began…Accident 20241219018619ACessna 172M · Lakewood, NJA private pilot with two passengers was returning to Lakewood Airport (N12) after flying in the local area. On his first approach to runway 24, the pilot executed a go-around because his approach to landing was too high and fast. On the second approach to…Incident 20241218018879ICessna 172M · Kahului, HIPIC was performing touch and go activities during flight instruction with student pilot. Noticed flap indicated in the down position and could not retract. Aborted takeoff. Upon post flight inspection, noticed blood spots on the flap and damaged right flap…Accident 20241214021502ACessna 172M · Old Bridge, NJOn 12/14/2024 aircraft one with an instructor/ PIC and a student on board began taxiing from the fuel station to runway 6 for takeoff. While taxiing, airplane one veered to the right of the taxi way into aircraft two. Aircraft two was not moving at the time,…Accident 20241213018779ACessna 172M · Gig Harbor, WADuring the student's initial solo flight, the aircraft sustained substantial damage during the second touch and go landing. The student landed left of the centerline, applied aggressive throttle to initiate a go around. Insufficient or incorrect control…Incident 20241112019439ICessna 172M · Denison, TXStudent stated when on final, he was stable but slightly right of centerline. Student saw no need for a go around at this point. Upon touchdown and subsequent rollout, wind gusts picked up. Student tried to correct with full rudder and alerion to the left but…
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