# FAA incident reports: Cessna 172N A list on [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 64 · 3,174 reports - [Accident 20260907012869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260907012869A.md): Cessna 172N · Panama City, FL · Sep 7, 2026 · N734NM · Substantial damage > Panama City, FL (ecp): [privacy data omitted], C172, experienced an engine issue after departing runway 34. Aircraft landed off runway on airport property and struck a runway sequence light bar before coming to stop in a retention pond. - [Accident 20260907012679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260907012679A.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Sep 7, 2026 · N734ZK · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 09/07/2026 at 1719 CFI [privacy data omitted] and student pilot [privacy data omitted] on board aircraft [privacy data omitted] were on a training flight at montgomery-gibbs executive airport (myf) while attempting a landing on runway 28L aircraft pitched… - [Incident 20260810011359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260810011359I.md): Cessna 172N · Deridder, LA · Aug 10, 2026 · N75721 · No damage > Written statement from PIC This is my account for what happened the morning August 10, 2026. It all started very normal and routine. My student preflighted the airplane while I oversaw. Fuel was good, oil was good, all other checks were good. I watched him… - [Accident 20260809009099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260809009099A.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Aug 9, 2026 · N6175G · Substantial damage > On 08/09/2026 at approximately 19:00 EST. The accident aircraft landed on runway 18 at Morgantown, WV (kmgw). The aircraft exited the runway on taxiway charlie, crossed the hold line, and came to a stop per ATC tower instructions. While stopped and performing… - [Incident 20260730010239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260730010239I.md): Cessna 172N · Amalga, UT · Jul 30, 2026 · N4849D · No damage > The aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. Aircraft maintenance determined that a vented fuel cap was not venting properly allowing a vacuum to develop in the fuel tank restricting the fuel… - [Incident 20260625007449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260625007449I.md): Cessna 172N · Gilson, IL · Jun 25, 2026 · N5229D · Minor damage > The intended flight was from kpdc to kmvn. Approximately one hour into the flight at 5000' the occupants heard a power loss. Carburator heat and mixture set to full rich did not increase power, the engine continued to die down. The aircraft was set for best… - [Incident 20260530009039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260530009039I.md): Cessna 172N · Louisville, KY · May 30, 2026 · N2896E · Minor damage > Nose wheel assembly departed on landing roll out resluting in propeller striking the runway. Nose wheel assembly, axle tube (item 22 of 172 ipc figure 36), 2 spacers (item 21 of 172 ipc figure 36) and one axle bolt ferrule of two (item 20 of 172 ipc figure… - [Accident 20260518009089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260518009089A.md): Cessna 172N · Westerly, RI · May 18, 2026 · N733CP · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 18th 2026 a Cessna 172 crashed landed in a field northwest from Westerly airport (wst) off the approach end of runway 14. The sole occupant on board suffered fatal injuries. The descent to the crash zone was witnessed by several bystanders as well as a… - [Incident 20260510007859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260510007859I.md): Cessna 172N · Cahokia, IL · May 10, 2026 · N2962E · No damage > At 1400L, according to the pilot statements, the aircraft was scheduled for dual instruction with a certified flight instructor (CFI). A thorough preflight and walk-around inspection of the aircraft was conducted in accordance with the checklist, and no… - [Incident 20260501005209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260501005209I.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · May 1, 2026 · N739WX · No damage > [privacy data omitted] Was inbound to vgt from the northwest practice area and requested to join the pattern. After touching down on rwy 12L, the aircraft went off the runway and stopped in the dirt on the left side. Injuries: none. Damage: none. - [Incident 20260430003709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430003709I.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Apr 30, 2026 · N733TX · No damage > Private pilot felt fine before departing on personal cross-country flight. During climbout, he felt dizzy and disoriented, his eyes were swimming, and he was unable to read digital displays, relying on analogue standby flight instruments. Pilot was able to… - [Incident 20260428003609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260428003609I.md): Cessna 172N · Oxnard, CA · Apr 28, 2026 · N6278G · Minor damage > Student entered the traffic pattern for runway 25 and was established on downwind at approximately 1,000 feet AGL, turned base at approximately 800 feet and continued too final. On final approach, student was configured with full flaps, maintaining… - [Accident 20260422004639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422004639A.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Apr 22, 2026 · N733WT · Substantial damage > On April 22, 2026, APPROXIMATELY12:59 @ kcrq student pilot was flying C-172 and experienced turbulence on a downwind approach felt strong winds from the right. At 20 feet AGL an extreme gust of wind hit the right wing and pushed the plane up and to the left.… - [Incident 20260422002969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422002969I.md): Cessna 172N · Middleton, WI · Apr 22, 2026 · N3206E · Minor damage > On Wednesday, April 22, at 1630 CDT, a Cessna 172 encountered a bird strike to the left wing, just outboard of the wing strut. The incident occurred approximately 3-4 nautical miles from C29 (Middleton municipal airport) at an altitude of 2,000 feet. A large… - [Incident 20260419006749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419006749I.md): Cessna 172N · Levan, UT · Apr 19, 2026 · N745TW · No damage > Pilot stated that while descending from 11, 500 feet to 8,500 feet the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot landed in a field. There was no damage to the aircraft. The aircraft engine was inspected and it was found that the pilot did not… - [Accident 20260406002609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260406002609A.md): Cessna 172N · Tahlequah, OK · Apr 6, 2026 · N1203F · Substantial damage > Part 91, day, VFR flight from krvs to ktqh. After landing and rolling to a point adjacent to taxiway A3, the aircraft veered to the left and subsequently exited the runway, moving through the grass until striking a ditch. The impact caused the nosewheel and… - [Incident 20260331003752I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260331003752I.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Mar 31, 2026 · N734VX · Minor damage > Aircraft #2 was cleared for takeoff and taxied forward from the run-up area for 28L. As it taxied, its right wingtip clipped the trailing edge of #1 wing, scraping underneath. - [Incident 20260319002489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260319002489I.md): Cessna 172N · Stuart, FL · Mar 19, 2026 · N737GA · Minor damage > On March 19, 2026, a single-engine aircraft collided with an airport taxiway light in the run-up area of runway 30, ksua (Witham Field Airport). Two pilots were on board: a certificated flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot. Per the CFI statement,… - [Accident 20260302007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260302007149A.md): Cessna 172N · Newburgh, NY · Mar 2, 2026 · N1560E · Substantial damage > Aircraft took off from swf. After climb out they declared an emergency with oil pressure issues and turned to return back to Stewart airport. Shortly thereafter the pilot declared he lost his engine and could not make back to swf. The pilot landed the… - [Incident 20260211002539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260211002539I.md): Cessna 172N · Kahului, HI · Feb 11, 2026 · N738FA · Minor damage > Student pilot and CFI taxiied aircraft to runway 5 at ogg awaiting clearance for take off. Aircraft idled and waited approx ten minutes with a 30KNOT crosswind. Engine stalled and backfired emitting flames and smoke out of air intake of aircraft. CFI shutoff… - [Incident 20260202000919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260202000919I.md): Cessna 172N · San Marcos, TX · Feb 2, 2026 · N186FM · Minor damage > While on their first solo fligh tin the traffic pattern, the pilot was aware of the hazard posed by a crosswind that had developed. However, the pilot mismanaged their control inputs and caused the airplane to touch down in a level flight attitude but the… - [Incident 20260130004349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260130004349I.md): Cessna 172N · Goshen, UT · Jan 30, 2026 · N2050E · No damage > On January 30 2026 a CFI and student stated that they were performing ground refernce manuvers. The CFI stated that he noticed the engine monitor light flash red then noticed the oil pressure guage read zero and the tachometer decreased in RPM. The CFI stated… - [Accident 20260107000279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260107000279A.md): Cessna 172N · San Marcos, TX · Jan 7, 2026 · N5136E · Substantial damage > On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1400 local time, a Cessna 172N aircraft was involved in an accident during an instructional flight maneuver to simulate an engine-out emergency after rotation. The pilot proceeded to take off on runway 17 and after… - [Accident 20260104000649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260104000649A.md): Cessna 172N · Provincetown, MA · Jan 4, 2026 · N9360E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Summary of the event: the airplane departed taunton municipal airport (ktan) and flew toward Provincetown Municipal Airport (kpvc). The pilot was advised by airport employees via the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) that kpvc was closed for snow… - [Accident 20251124019689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251124019689A.md): Cessna 172N · New Orleans, LA · Nov 24, 2025 · N80FP · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On November 24, 2025, a Cessna 172N aircraft was lost from radar contact with Lakefront tower in the vicinity of New Orleans, Louisiana, approximately four nautical miles north of Lakefront Airport, while conducting a practice instrument approach. The flight… - [Accident 20251117019829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251117019829A.md): Cessna 172N · Palm Bay, FL · Nov 17, 2025 · N6124D · Substantial damage > Pilot states that he was doing an emergency descent or steep spiral when he had to put the power back in, with no power response, engine at 800 RPM. Full power was again attempted, carburetor heat was already pulled out. Moved the mag with no response. Pilot… - [Incident 20251117016409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251117016409I.md): Cessna 172N · Gainesville, FL · Nov 17, 2025 · N2410E · Minor damage > 11/17/2025 2032 EST. Gainesville, FL (gnv): N2410E, C172, struck a bird on downwind to runway 25 and landed. Aircraft taxied to the ramp and a post flight inspection revealed damage to the wing. Pilot statement: On Monday November 17th, 2025 my student and I… - [Incident 20251114015979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251114015979I.md): Cessna 172N · Ponca City, OK · Nov 14, 2025 · N4891J · No damage > This office was contacted by the regional operations center on 11/15/2025 around 0042 confirming that an aircraft landed on highway 77 in between Ponca City regional airport (kpnc) and perry municipal airport (F22). On 11/14/2025 at approximately 19:44 local… - [Accident 20251106019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251106019969A.md): Cessna 172N · Oxford, CT · Nov 6, 2025 · N34LC · Substantial damage > A Cessna 172, 4 place single engine aircraft was practicing take offs and landings at Oxford oxc airport in Connecticut. While attempting a landing on runway 36 the aircraft veered to the right of the runway and struck trees on the right side of the runway… - [Incident 20251017021289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251017021289I.md): N734GA · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Oct 17, 2025 · N734GA · No damage > On Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 1340L Cessna 172 skyhawk nxxxxx landed rwy 9 and had a runway excursion. The aircraft touched down near the 1000FT aiming point, the brakes were applied and only the brake for the left main gear activated causing… - [Incident 20251009014199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251009014199I.md): Cessna 172N · Fellsmere, FL · Oct 9, 2025 · N739DB · No damage > Pilot states that engine speed would not exceed 2100 RPM, followed by engine cowl vibration. Pilot landed on a gravel road without further incident. - [Accident 20251007017579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251007017579A.md): Cessna 172N · Petersburg, AK · Oct 7, 2025 · N80628 · Substantial damage > During a 45-degree steep turn to the left to remain clear of clouds. Due to temp/ dew spread and visible moisture (I.e. light rain), carburetor heat was on during this time. In the 45-degree steep turn, the aircraft experience a sudden loss of power. Initial… - [Incident 20250914013489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250914013489I.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Sep 14, 2025 · N738HD · No damage > The instrument rated pilot planned to complete three takeoffs and full stop landings at klmo for VFR night currency. Aircraft had 19 gallons of fuel on board and 6 quarts of oil in the engine. Exterior walk around, engine start, and run-up checks were normal.… - [Accident 20250821011129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250821011129A.md): Cessna 172N · Colorado Spring, CO · Aug 21, 2025 · N1401E · Substantial damage > On 08/21/2025 a student pilot prepared for a solo flight in a CE-172N. Aircraft was getting prepped for the flight by the flight instructor while the student pilot was filing out paperwork. The PIC performed a pre-flight and did not see that the rt MLG wheel… - [Incident 20250816009979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250816009979I.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Aug 16, 2025 · N733PY · Minor damage > Aircraft returned from discovery flight on Saturday 8/16/2025 and was taxiing back to ramp. Upon arrival at ramp, pilot initiated a 180 degree turn to park the aircaft. During the turn, the pilot contacted a temporary construction fence with the r/h wing. The… - [Accident 20250808010589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250808010589A.md): Cessna 172N · Ronan, MT · Aug 8, 2025 · N734SW · Substantial damage > Sas task T-NM05-FY25-0529 Sas ar NM05202502208 and NM05202502257 Description of the deviation: While operating on a solo cross-country flight on August 8, 2025 at 9 am local time, [privacy data omitted], a student pilot bounced and porpoised the Cessna 172N… - [Accident 20250805012279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250805012279A.md): Cessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FL · Aug 5, 2025 · N1213F · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed from North Perry Airport (Florida) at 1201 to the practice area. Student conducted a 360 degree clearing turn at 1,800 ft then performed a left steep turn without issue. During the subsequent right steep turn, the aircraft experienced severe… - [Incident 20250708009479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250708009479I.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Jul 8, 2025 · N5215E · Minor damage > Airman (CFI) was doing a discovery flight with a student in the left seat. Airman stated steering was ineffective and decided to not continue the planned flight in that aircraft. They taxied to the end of the taxiway to make a left turn onto the runway with… - [Incident 20250707008119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250707008119I.md): Cessna 172N · Indianola, MS · Jul 7, 2025 · N1588E · Minor damage > On 7/7/2025 the FAA in jackson Mississippi was notified by the roc of and potential aircraft accident/incident. The initial report showed the aircraft noted in this activity had collapsed the nose gear upon landing And destination airport on 7/7/2025 about… - [Incident 20250705007549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250705007549I.md): Cessna 172N · Wadsworth, OH · Jul 5, 2025 · N5102D · Minor damage > On 07/05/2025 at Wadsworth Municipal Airport (3G3), approximately 1100EDT the pilot of the aicraft in question performed a pre-inspecion and slowly ran through the checklist. Subsequently, the aircraft was taxied from parking on the south side end of the ramp… - [Incident 20250601008379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601008379I.md): Cessna 172N · Renton, WA · Jun 1, 2025 · N4829F · Minor damage > During flight instruction, after takeoff roll at approximately 100-150 feet AGL, second pilot and CFI (PIC) heard an initial loud "bang", preceeding with two more "bangs" from the engine compartment and loss of power. Second pilot declared an emgergency and… - [Accident 20250526008619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250526008619A.md): Cessna 172N · Monroe, WA · May 26, 2025 · N6132G · Substantial damage > On Monday, may 26, 2025, during landing at Monroe airport (W16),[privacy data omitted], a Cessna 172N, went off the runway and into a ditch to the left of the runway. The aircraft was piloted by a student pilot and his instructor. The student pilot was… - [Accident 20250522006319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250522006319A.md): Cessna 172N · Murfreesboro, TN · May 22, 2025 · N6317D · Substantial damage > On may 22, 2025, at 11:40 a.m. CDT a small aircraft veered to the left of runway 36 into the grass area striking a PAPI light and a taxiway sign during takeoff departure rolling. The aircraft suffered substantial damage to the left wing strut, left horizontal… - [Incident 20250508004379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250508004379I.md): Cessna 172N · Titusville, FL · May 8, 2025 · N5385D · Minor damage > While preparing for flight at the parking ramp, the pilot started the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently rolled forward approximately 150 feet, making contact with the airport fencing and aircraft sustaining minor damage. There were no injuries to the pilot… - [Incident 20250506006519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250506006519I.md): Cessna 172N · Shawano, WI · May 6, 2025 · N738SS · Minor damage > On landing and rollout, pilot lost rudder control, exited the runway, striking a runway light and coming to rest in the grass. - [Accident 20250504005309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504005309A.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · May 4, 2025 · N75775 · Substantial damage > On 05/04/2025 at approximately (11:43), (MDT), Cessna 172, Vance Brand Airport, Longmont, CO., (klmo), on final for runway 29, aircraft engine RPM would not change with throttle position adjustment. Student pilot (solo flight) initiated a go-around but… - [Incident 20250412003399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250412003399I.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Apr 12, 2025 · N75839 · No damage > Pilot was operating at low power setting with carb heat applied when full power was selected engine did not respond and an off field landing was made. After inspecting the engine, the airtake filter was found obstructing the air intake. - [Accident 20250401004609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250401004609A.md): Cessna 172N · Hickory, NC · Apr 1, 2025 · N79514 · Substantial damage > On 1 April 2025 at approximately 07:54PM (EDT), a Cessna 172 was substantially damaged at Hickory airport hky, off runway 24 approximately 306FT to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot was a student on his first solo flight. The pilot stated the first… - [Accident 20250329004149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250329004149A.md): Cessna 172N · Manley Hot Spri, AK · Mar 29, 2025 · N733KV · Substantial damage > During landing, and immediately upon touchdown, aircraft began to drift left on runway. Pilot was unable to counteract the drift with either flight control inputs or braking, due to glare ice conditions on the runway surface. The aircraft slid off of the left… - [Incident 20250324008272I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250324008272I.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Mar 24, 2025 · N734ZK · Minor damage > Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was holding short at runway 28L awaiting clearance for take off. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was taxiing around [privacy data omitted] to return to hangar and made contact with [privacy data omitted]. Minor damage to left… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n/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 ('2072434') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n/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.