# FAA incident reports: Cessna 172R A list on [Cessna 172R](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 9 · 425 reports - [Accident 20260918013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260918013379A.md): Cessna 172R · Kaunakakai, HI · Sep 18, 2026 · N429ES · Substantial damage > Investigation was conducted in accordance with national policy 8900.1, vol.7, CH1, SEC1 & order 8020.11D chg 1. On September 18, 2026, at approximately 15:00 HST, a Cessna 172 sustained severe impact upon touchdown followed by a bounced landing at Molokai… - [Incident 20260810008919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260810008919I.md): Cessna 172R · Mesa, AZ · Aug 10, 2026 · N9485Z · No damage > On August 10, 2026, a Cessna 172 operated by a PIC and student pilot experienced a runway excursion while landing on runway 12L at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (kiwa). During VFR traffic pattern operations, weather conditions rapidly deteriorated, with winds… - [Incident 20260623008462I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623008462I.md): Cessna 172R · Brooksville, FL · Jun 23, 2026 · N9417Z · Minor damage > Aircraft #1 struck aircraft # 2 from behind while taxing - [Incident 20260615006489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615006489I.md): Cessna 172R · Stillwater, OK · Jun 15, 2026 · N9202U · No damage > During a training flight the aircraft experience a bird strike shortly after take off during the initial climb. The flight crew access the aircraft performance, contacted ATC and returned for a precautionary landing. Bird remainings were found on aircraft… - [Incident 20260518005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260518005069I.md): Cessna 172R · Ocean City, MD · May 18, 2026 · N398ES · Minor damage > PIC came in for landing on rwy 32 with croswind 220 @ 7KTS. Aircraft was pushed to the right due to wind condition, PIC adjusted heading to compensate for the crosswind. At the midpoint of the runway while on flare, the PIC felt the nose of the airplane move… - [Incident 20260516010179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260516010179I.md): Cessna 172R · Brooksville, FL · May 16, 2026 · N9417Z · No damage > Student pilot stated that after the airplane landed, the aircraft suddenly drifted to the right of the runway and came to a stop in the grass. Verbally over the phone told inspector that the rudder pedals became "stuck". During subsequent maintenance, no… - [Incident 20260501004779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260501004779I.md): Cessna 172R · Friday Harbor, WA · May 1, 2026 · N808TP · No damage > While repositioning aircraft in the parking area of airport. PIC was taxiing through strop of grass between two parking stalls when nose wheel entered a pot hole hidden by the grass. This caused the main landing gear to dip forward and propeller to strike the… - [Incident 20260408004159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260408004159I.md): Cessna 172R · New Braunfels, TX · Apr 8, 2026 · N982BT · Minor damage > Student pilot encountered a hard landing during first attempt after receiving solo endorsement resulting in propeller strike, nose landing gear failure, and minor structural damage. - [Accident 20260322010629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260322010629A.md): Cessna 172R · Maiden, NC · Mar 22, 2026 · N870CP · Substantial damage > On March 22, 2026, at approximately 01:12PM (EDT), a Cessna 172 was substantially damaged at Laney'S airport (N92), off runway 05 approximately 150FT to the left of the runway's end. The instructor and student decided to practice touch and go's at N92 and… - [Incident 20251215018769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251215018769I.md): Cessna 172R · San Marcos, TX · Dec 15, 2025 · N240CT · Minor damage > Runway 8 at khyi, while coming in for final, student pilot at controls. Upon setting up for final the instructor pilot determined it was a stable approach. After a semi hard touchdown, the aircraft was brought to a skidding halt. Sounded like metal on… - [Incident 20251125021389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251125021389I.md): Cessna 172R · Miami, FL · Nov 25, 2025 · N954AC · No damage > NTSB accident no.: n/a: A-SO-19-26-015 sas ptrs no.: [privacy data omitted] task id: [privacy data omitted] registration: nxxx [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] serial number: n/a when: November 25, 2025 where: Miami executive airport: part 141,… - [Incident 20250912016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250912016249I.md): Cessna 172R · Lake In The Hil, IL · Sep 12, 2025 · N432ER · Minor damage > On September 12, 2025, at 2200Z, the pilot in command (PIC) of [privacy data omitted], a Cessna C172R, landed at Lake In The Hills Airport (3CK) in Lake In The Hills, IL. The flight was conducted in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and using visual… - [Incident 20250901013639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250901013639I.md): Cessna 172R · Denton, TX · Sep 1, 2025 · N321WF · Minor damage > On 20250901 at Denton Municipal Airport, 1436 local time, a Cessna 172 aborted takeoff after airspeed indicator did not come alive and ended up outside the runway at the southern end of runway 18R. The aircraft sustained minor damage on the left main landing… - [Accident 20250827011429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250827011429A.md): Cessna 172R · Ardmore, OK · Aug 27, 2025 · N5181A · Substantial damage > On August 27, 2025 at 21:26 CDT, a Cessna 172 was involved in an accident during landing at Ardmore airport (kadm). The private pilot was conducting solo night landings to a stop and go. They noted that they were too high on the first landing and initiated a… - [Accident 20250822012289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250822012289A.md): Cessna 172R · Brooksville, FL · Aug 22, 2025 · N2460A · Substantial damage > A student pilot was flying solo on approach to land on runway 27, for his 2nd touch and go. Upon making contact with the runway, the aircraft bounced upon touchdown and kept bouncing. Pilot stated that he did not know what to do. Upon rollout and slowing… - [Incident 20250819012249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250819012249I.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Worth, TX · Aug 19, 2025 · N987BC · Minor damage > While completing a 250 NM solo-cross country flight the pilot decided to discontinue the flight due to un-forecasted weather conditions the pilot decided to divert and land at another airport other than the planned original. After three hours of continuous… - [Incident 20250730012329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250730012329I.md): Cessna 172R · Ann Arbor, MI · Jul 30, 2025 · N3540T · Minor damage > Student pilot was on a solo flight doing pattern work. The aircraft landed runway 6, veered left towards the grass after touchdown and exited the runway around A2 taxiway at a slow speed contacting a runway light. The aircraft was able to taxi back onto the… - [Accident 20250723010059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723010059A.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Pierce, FL · Jul 23, 2025 · N35246 · Substantial damage > Incident occurred when pilot was conducting VFR pattern work at fpr on RWY10L. Pilot reported bird strike at 1503Z while in the left crosswind of RWY10L. Pilot requested to continue traffic pattern and land on RWY10L at fpr. Aircraft landed without issue and… - [Incident 20250702009309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250702009309I.md): Cessna 172R · Rio Vista, CA · Jul 2, 2025 · N98436 · Minor damage > While entering the traffic pattern for Concord, the aircraft struck a hawk at approximately 800 feet above ground level and 90 knots. The impact occurred on the right-wing leading edge. The flight crew immediately declared an emergency and conducted a… - [Incident 20250314002369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250314002369I.md): Cessna 172R · Doylestown, PA · Mar 14, 2025 · N500GP · Minor damage > CFI stated he and a student pilot were conducting laps in the traffic pattern. On the 4th takeoff they heard a bang followed by shaking of the aircraft. Student pilot reduced the throttle and aborted takeoff. Reducing the throttle made the shaking worse so… - [Incident 20250222001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250222001819I.md): Cessna 172R · Alton, NH · Feb 22, 2025 · N2745M · Minor damage > On 2/22/25 at 1610 local time a Cessna 172 sustained minor damage following a landing at Alton Bay (B18) NH. The three people on board did not sustain any injuries. The aircraft came to rest about 175 feet past the departure end of runway 01 facing west. The… - [Accident 20250205002139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250205002139A.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Myers, FL · Feb 5, 2025 · N94JA · Substantial damage > On February 05, 2025 at 0845 EDT, a Cessna 172, [privacy data omitted], collided with a parked truck while taxiing at Page Field, kfmy, Fort Myers, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft… - [Incident 20250116001619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250116001619I.md): Cessna 172R · Olathe, KS · Jan 16, 2025 · N461CM · Minor damage > Commercial student was on a solo lesson to do night takeoffs and landings at a control towered airport. On the 3rd touch and go, the pilot rapidly added power to start the takeoff sequence, the aircraft encountered sideloading to the left. Right rudder was… - [Incident 20250106011889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250106011889I.md): Cessna 172R · Livermore, CA · Jan 6, 2025 · N2173Z · No damage > Livermore, CA (lvk): [privacy data omitted], C172, lvk-mhr, the pilot reported a bird strike on right downwind departure and requested to return to lvk to inspect for damage. The aircraft landed safely and the pilot & maintenance team reported no aircraft… - [Incident 20241113019419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241113019419I.md): Cessna 172R · Englewood, CO · Nov 13, 2024 · N360ES · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel were taxiing aircraft to hangar for maintenance. After passing the last business on the north side of the ramp, the left steering link on the nose wheel broke. This caused the aircraft to spin to the right and fall into a ditch and hit a… - [Accident 20240920016119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240920016119A.md): Cessna 172R · Lincoln, NE · Sep 20, 2024 · N259GF · Substantial damage > On Friday, September 20th, 2024, a student pilot was conducting a solo flight out of the Lincoln, Nebraska aiport in a Cessna 172R. After approximately one hour of flying at appoximately 1:58 pm CDT the pilot was coming in for a full stop landing at lnk… - [Incident 20240918021029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240918021029I.md): Cessna 172R · Prescott, AZ · Sep 18, 2024 · N402ER · No damage > The pilot was conducting a training flight with a student. The student pilot was instructed to decended to 6000 ft to begin a power-off approach to attempt a simulated landing to runway 27 @4400 MSL. As he approached the runway, he could see that he was going… - [Accident 20240822013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240822013609A.md): Cessna 172R · Louisa, VA · Aug 22, 2024 · N72664 · Substantial damage > During approach into lousia airport(klku) PIC experienced what may have been a wind shear and bounced on contact with runway. PIC performed a "go around" and second landing was normal. Pilot checked fuel and prepared to return to the origin airport (kmtn).… - [Accident 20240714012209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240714012209A.md): Cessna 172R · Lockhart, TX · Jul 14, 2024 · N9561V · Substantial damage > Airman departed kaus at approximately 16:40 local time on July 14, 2024. Pilot flew to 50R for pattern work. At approximately 17:30 local time, pilot decided to execute the power-off 180 maneuver. Pilot came in high and was in a side slip until touchdown.… - [Accident 20240623015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240623015519A.md): Cessna 172R · Wahoo, NE · Jun 23, 2024 · N988CP · Substantial damage > The accident was not reported at the time of occurrence. The aircraft accident was discovered more than 60 days after its occurrence via a hotline complaint. [privacy data omitted] Was one of several aircraft participating in a civil air patrol (cap) national… - [Accident 20240618008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240618008199A.md): Cessna 172R · Murphysboro, IL · Jun 18, 2024 · N5335G · Substantial damage > The aircraft exited the left side of runway 18L during the takeoff roll portion of a “touch and go” at the Southern Illinois Airport (kmdh). The aircraft struct a runway distance marker sign causing substantial damage and coming to a stop in the grass on the… - [Accident 20240611011019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240611011019A.md): Cessna 172R · Gainesville, TX · Jun 11, 2024 · N656MA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On June 11,2024 at aproximately 1948 hrs CDT aircraft [privacy data omitted] departed dto denton Texas for a training flight. 55 minutes after takeoff the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. Pilot attempted to land in a grass field at 926CR 404… - [Incident 20240610015119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610015119I.md): Cessna 172R · Statesville, NC · Jun 10, 2024 · N870CP · Minor damage > On 6-10-2024 during an instruction flight at 3000' MSL, the aircraft’s engine began vibrating violently and experienced a loss of oil pressure. The flight instructor decided to land the aircraft immediately and determined they could not make the nearest… - [Incident 20240607010629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240607010629I.md): Cessna 172R · Warrensburg, MO · Jun 7, 2024 · N461CM · Minor damage > Student pilot on first solo flight landing. Aircraft landed runway 19. After touchdown, aircraft bounced, lost directional control, and departed runway to the left. Aircraft continued through the grass, hit the concrete edge of the perpendicular taxiway with… - [Incident 20240507019739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240507019739I.md): Cessna 172R · Van Nuys, CA · May 7, 2024 · N537HF · Minor damage > PIC maneuvered aircraft into a congested run-up area misjudged the space between another aircraft and the blast fence area resulting in a "left-wing" collision with the airport run-up area blast fence. Left-wing tip cap, nav and strobe light assemblies… - [Incident 20240414003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240414003159I.md): Cessna 172R · West Palm Beach, FL · Apr 14, 2024 · N35246 · Minor damage > On April 14, 2024, at approximately 1300 local (EST) at north Palm Beach county general aviation airport in north Palm Beach, FL (F45), a Cessna 172-R aircraft that was flying a remedial training flight by a student pilot and certified flight instructor… - [Incident 20240308002719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240308002719I.md): Cessna 172R · New Bedford, MA · Mar 8, 2024 · N223BW · Minor damage > On short final bird strike occurred with no effect on flight operation. Aircraft landed and taxied to the ramp. Bird not recovered. Damage found on left flap outboard rib cap buckled and small crack. Aircraft flap skin not damaged. - [Incident 20240101000029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240101000029I.md): Cessna 172R · Stuart, FL · Jan 1, 2024 · N665RT · Minor damage > Part 141 flight school [privacy data omitted]flight school operating Cessna 172R, registration [privacy data omitted] on approach to runway 30 had a bird strike on the right wing and fuselage of the aircraft. One certified flight instructor (CFI), student… - [Accident 20231006021009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231006021009A.md): Cessna CE-172-R · Waco, TX · Oct 6, 2023 · N2444H · Substantial damage > On October 6, 2023, at 16:39 CDT in VFR conditions,13+ miles to the southeast of Waco Texas (cnw), the instructor and student were performing ground reference training maneuvers at 1000 feet. During this maneuvering, the crew detected 4 to 5 large birds at 12… - [Incident 20231004015069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231004015069I.md): Cessna 172R · Leonardtown, MD · Oct 4, 2023 · N420U · Substantial damage > While on the taxi way to the departure end of runway, crew reported they felt the aircraft "shudder". The lefthand landing gear failed and the aircraft listed and settled on its lef hand side while still on the taxiway. The strut had broken/failed in a… - [Accident 20231002022479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231002022479A.md): Cessna 172R · Grand Prairie, TX · Oct 2, 2023 · N397ES · Destroyed > The pilot in command (PIC) was flying takeoffs and landings at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (gpm). The PIC had a friend as a passeneger who is not a certificated pilot. Turning for a base leg to gpm runway 18, the PIC stated that the airplane began to… - [Accident 20230927013499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230927013499A.md): Cessna 172R · Redding, CA · Sep 27, 2023 · N17274 · Substantial damage > The instructor reported, in a verbal statement that the student was conducting his first solo on runway 34 at Redding airport (rdd). The first pattern and landing went without issue. On the 2nd takeoff, upon rotation the aircraft veered to the west. The… - [Accident 20230705006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230705006609A.md): Cessna 172R · Burlington, VT · Jul 5, 2023 · N64AF · Substantial damage > On July 05, 2023, at 3:25PM local time, a flight instructor was performing/demonstrating a short field landing with a student pilot at the Burlington Vermont airport kbtv to runway 01 in a Cessna 172 aircraft. The demonstrated short field landing approach to… - [Incident 20230705005669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230705005669I.md): Cessna 172R · New Bedford, MA · Jul 5, 2023 · N172SJ · No damage > Pilot reported bird strike on left wing during short final on runway 32. Maintenance inspected aircraft and no damage was noted. No bird remains were found. - [Accident 20230605015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230605015709A.md): Cessna 172R · Santa Monica, CA · Jun 5, 2023 · N819KS · Substantial damage > On June 5, 2023, about 1517 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172R, [privacy data omitted], was substantially Damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Monica, California. The pilot was not Injured. The airplane was operated as a title 14 code of… - [Accident 20230530005779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230530005779A.md): Cessna 172R · Miami, FL · May 30, 2023 · N2447B · Substantial damage > On may 30, 2023, at 10:11 a 1999 Cessna CE-172-R single engine airplane bearing [privacy data omitted] received substantial damage. Following a hard landing on runway 9L at the ktmb Miami Executive Airport. The aircraft was operated by a student pilot… - [Accident 20230523006499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230523006499A.md): Cessna 172R · Romeoville, IL · May 23, 2023 · N674MA · Substantial damage > The pilot in command (PIC) of the Cessna 172 was on their first solo flight in the pattern at lewis university airport, Romeoville, Illinois (klot). The pic’s first approach to landing resulted in a go around. The pic’s second approach result in another go… - [Incident 20230519021389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230519021389I.md): Cessna 172R · Addison, TX · May 19, 2023 · N722HG · Minor damage > Cessna 172 aircraft departing runway 16 at Addison Airport (ADS). Aircraft was being operated as a dual instruction flight operated with a pilot school at ADS. The instructor directed the student to conduct a soft field takeoff. The full length of the runway… - [Incident 20230511021719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230511021719I.md): Cessna 172R · Morristown, NJ · May 11, 2023 · N24613 · Minor damage > The aircraft was on an instruction flight at the time of the incident. The instructing pilot stated that while on a lesson with a student pilot he asked the student to perform a short field approach at kmmu. The student's approach was initially within… - [Incident 20230504010899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230504010899I.md): Cessna 172R · Torrance, CA · May 4, 2023 · N174GF · Minor damage > 05/04/2023 1320 Pdt- toa airport- Aircraft departed 29R for demo flight. At approximately 500FT AGL a loud bang was heard from engine compartment, engine stated vibrating violently and engine lost most of its power. Pilot radioed tower of an engine failure… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/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 ('2072401') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172r/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.