Cessna 172S

FAA incident reports · 1,053

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Incident 20260905011679ICessna 172S · Farmingdale, NYAc was undergoing test taxiing on a taxi way after "shimmy repair" when the nose wheel detached from the nose strut due to improper installation of the nose wheel by not having the cotter pin properly installed to the left castle nut. Mechanics were…Sep 5, 2026 · N5157Z · Minor damageIncident 20260830012029ICessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAOn August 30, 2026, pilot, [privacy data omitted], was operating [privacy data omitted] (Cessna 172S) at Santa Monica airport (ksmo). At approximately 1600 PST, the pilot did the preflight and oil/fuel check and then started the aircraft. Ground control…Aug 30, 2026 · N421ER · Minor damageIncident 20260813011349ICessna 172S · Egg Harbor Town, NJDuring a CFR 91 instructional flight pilot departed on runway 31, climbed to above 900FT, began turn south, crew noticed birds. Flight instructor took controls; climbed and banked left. Large black bird struck right wing ob leading edge. Pilot contacted ATC…Aug 13, 2026 · N426LP · Minor damageIncident 20260727008479ICessna 172S · New Bedford, MAOn July 27, 2026, [privacy data omitted] landed at ewb on runway 14 . Shortly after touch down the aircraft veered right and departed the runway into the grass. The pilot was a student pilot conducting his first solo flight. The flight instructor, aaron…Jul 27, 2026 · N572BW · No damageIncident 20260708009699ICessna 172S · Stow, OHBecause of a taxiway closure for construction, the pilot was back taxiing to the departure end of the runway. The pilot was hurrying because other traffic was entering the traffic pattern and reached a very excessive taxi speed. The pilot finally reduced…Jul 8, 2026 · N537KS · Minor damageAccident 20260623009912ACessna 172S · Brooksville, FLAircraft #1 was struck from behind by aircraft #2 while performing pretaxi checklist.Jun 23, 2026 · N413AA · Substantial damageAccident 20260623009499ACessna 172S · Willard, UTDuring a VFR cross-country solo flight at night as an incorporation of part 61 training for a commercial pilots certificate, the private and instrument rated pilot flew the aircraft into terrain during cruise. ADS-B data reflects a constant airspeed and…Jun 23, 2026 · N387AF · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20260620007579ICessna 172S · Anchorage, AKWhile entering Merrill approach pattern, PIC noted a bird approaching plane on collision course. Performed a steep level turn to right. Sound of impact to left wing was heard. Flight control function was affirmed and aircraft landed.Jun 20, 2026 · N604TT · Minor damageAccident 20260611005979ACessna 172S · San Jose, CAAs the flight arrived in the practice area, one eights-on-pylons maneuver was completed before repositioning to new pylons slightly north of the aircraft’s location. While turning left to re-enter the maneuver from the northwest, a large black bird was…Jun 11, 2026 · N55231 · Substantial damageAccident 20260529005929ACessna 172S · Colorado Spring, COStudent pilot was starting his 3rd solo takeoff and full stop taxiback. As he started his takeoff roll, he noticed the aircraft wanting to get airborne prior to reaching rotating speed. He then noticed the flaps were still full down and reached over and…May 29, 2026 · N386SP · Substantial damageIncident 20260528006999ICessna 172S · Brockport, NYOn may 28, 2026, at approximately 2305Z, a Cessna 172S, received minor damage when it was involved in an incident while operating approximately 11 miles northwest of rochester NY near Brockport NY. There were no injuries to either the pilot or passenger. The…May 28, 2026 · N225RA · Minor damageAccident 20260524005039ACessna 172S · Georgetown, TXIncident occurred during student solo pattern work during touch and go on runway 36. Winds were calm (010@6KTS). The bent propellers are a result of a porpoise after a touch and go, attempting a soft field landing. The plane touched down and was already on…May 24, 2026 · N964SP · Substantial damageAccident 20260518007089ACessna 172S · Westchester Cou, NYCessna 172S, [privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage during a dual instructional flight departing Westchester County Airport (hpn), white plains, new york. According to the certificated flight instructor and student pilot, the accident occurred…May 18, 2026 · N5114Z · Substantial damageIncident 20260503005379ICessna 172S · Broomfield, COWhile landing, aircraft experience wind gust from teh right. Student pilot did not compensate correctly resulting in teh aircraft veering left to teh edge of teh runway before CFI took control. Aircraft stuck runway light resulting in minor damage to left…May 3, 2026 · N25CW · Minor damageIncident 20260502009629ICessna C172 · Linden, NJOn 05/02/2026 at approximately 1530 hours after landing runway 27 the aircraft veered left off the runway hitting a VASI light and came to a stop mid field between the runway and taxiway with the engine running. An observer approched the aircraft and rendered…May 2, 2026 · N38PD · Minor damageAccident 20260420006859ACessna 172S · Pacoima, CAOn April 20, 2026, the subject aircraft was leased and then operated by a pilot for recreational purposes. While doing pattern work and on approach to runway 12 at kwhp, the aircraft and pilot struck the top of a power line/post at the corner of van nuys blvd…Apr 20, 2026 · N2126F · DestroyedIncident 20260417002589ICessna 172S · Madisonville, TXAircraft departed cll travelling to 51R with student pilot at controls, and instructor in right seat. Upon arrival at 51R, pilot was landing and in ground effect before touchdown when they sighted a large bird heading directly towards them on the runway. The…Apr 17, 2026 · N354CT · Minor damageAccident 20260413006759ACessna 172S · Thomaston, GAAt approximately 1729 EDT, during a solo landing on runway 12 at Thomaston-Upson County Airport (kopn), the student pilot, operating a Cessna 172S, encountered a light gust of wind during the landing phase, which resulted in a slight balloon prior to…Apr 13, 2026 · N63405 · Substantial damageAccident 20260411004122ACessna 172S · Marathon, FLOn April 11, 2026, Cessna C172, registration [privacy data omitted] with a private pilot and CFI departed ket west international airport (eym) conducting 14 CFR 141 training with a planned destination to north perry airport (hwo) a 141 phoenix east aviation,…Apr 11, 2026 · N529ND · Substantial damageIncident 20260322004229ICessna 172S · Concord, CAThis was an instructional flight. During the takeoff phase, the student pilot opted to fly a soft-field takeoff on runway 19L, which she had flown before. The student pilot approached the runway with aft yoke pressure. Initially, she added power gradually,…Mar 22, 2026 · N211TD · Minor damageIncident 20260321003959ICessna 172S · Loveland, COCFI stated that upon landing he suspects that the pilot he was instructing might have had the left brake pedal pushed down upon landing which cause the left brake to lock up, and once the tire touched the runway it blew a hole in the tire which caused the…Mar 21, 2026 · N5122U · Minor damageIncident 20260310001529ICessna 172S · Green Bay, WIAircraft departed with two certificated airmen from C29(morey field) to grb(Austin Straubel International Airport). While on climbout from a touch and go around 400 feet AGL. A large bird came in contact with the left wing. Followed left hand procedures and…Mar 10, 2026 · N5303T · Minor damageAccident 20260301002039ACessna 172S · Carthage, NCDuring an instructional flight, the CE-172 struck tree tops with right wing while on final aprroach to runway 31 at BQ1. A go around was executed. Pilots reported weather at time of accident as VMC with little to no wind. Aircraft returned to home airport and…Mar 1, 2026 · N972WW · Substantial damageAccident 20260228002599ACessna 172S · Centennial, COStudent pilot returning to kapa after a solo flight landing runway 35L. While on final, student pilot thought he felt low level wind shears, elected to land at higher airspeeds. He landed hard, porpoising the aircraft but was able to maintain control and come…Feb 28, 2026 · N1071Z · Substantial damageIncident 20260227001409ICessna 172S · Middle River, MDOn February 27, 2026, a Cessna 172S, sustained other than substantial damage to the right-wing tip and leading edge from a bird strike 4NM nw of Martin State Airport (kmtn) at altitude between 015 and 020 base to final runway 15. The PIC contacted the kmtn…Feb 27, 2026 · N45EF · Minor damageIncident 20260213001469ICessna 172S · New Bedford, MAOn 02/13/2026, from New Bedford manuical airfort (ewb), incident aircraft took off from runway 32 for a student pilot cross-country solo flight at 1422 local time. At 1549 local time, the aircraft was captured on camera landing back on runway 32. Upon…Feb 13, 2026 · N764SP · Minor damageIncident 20260130001989ICessna 172S · Madison, WATraining flight from kmsn to kdll to practice approaches and pattern work and return. Cleared for takeoff rwy 32. Shortly after takeoff, PIC called out bird, CFI then saw a large bird directly I front of windscreen. CFI immediately pointed out a second bird…Jan 30, 2026 · N832MA · No damageAccident 20260128000939ACessna 172S · Wilmington, DEThe PIC was conducting a circling approach to runway 1. Runway 1 and runway 32 lights were illuminated. The PIC aligned with runway 32 which was reported closed, landed on the snow-covered runway 32, and lost directional control. Subsequent inspection…Jan 28, 2026 · N969FG · Substantial damageIncident 20260117000119ICessna 172S · Palm Coast, FLPalm Coast, FL (fin): a C172 struck a bird while departing runway 11 and returned to fin. Aircraft landed without incident. Pilot reported damage to the right wing. POB: unknown, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 01/17/2026 1350 EST. Pilot statement: on…Jan 17, 2026 · N61237 · Minor damageAccident 20251110017959ACessna 172S · Lynchburg, VADuring an instructional flight the aircraft struck a bird on the leading edge of the right wing while in cruise flight. The PIC delcared an emergency and landed the aircraft without further incident. The aircraft sustained structural damage to the forward…Nov 10, 2025 · N708LU · Substantial damageIncident 20251103015999ICessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLDuring instructional flight, student was on final and experiencing a strong crosswind. During landing, the instructor had to take control of the aircraft. As aircraft touched down, aircraft veered towards the right side of runway. The aircraft exited the…Nov 3, 2025 · N6026S · Minor damageAccident 20251013015379ACessna 172S · Margate, FLOn Monday, October 13th, 2025, aircraft [privacy data omitted], Cessna 172S, serial no. 172S10417, was conducting a training flight with a student on board. Aircraft departed from fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe) at approximately 16:00 local time.…Oct 13, 2025 · N1206U · Substantial damageAccident 20251002019389ACessna 172S · La Junta, COPIC is a student pilot conducting a solo flight. PIC stated they had a hard landing while landing at lhx. Upon contact with the runway, PIC stated they bounced and veered off runway into the grass. At that point, the main landing gear separated from the…Oct 2, 2025 · N617SP · Substantial damageIncident 20250913014339ICessna 172S · Manassas, VAStudent pilot was conducting takeoffs and landings in traffic pattern under supervision of flight instructor. Crosswind was 5 KTS or less during touch-and-go landings. During landing student elected to make a go-around with full flaps during the landing…Sep 13, 2025 · N543ND · Minor damageAccident 20250830017702ACessna 172S · Farmingdale, NYAccording to pilots of both airplanes, they were parked and running on opposing sides of the taxi lane in the echo ramp area. N6185U received taxi clearance from frg ground to taxi to the runway and pulled out of its spot. According to pilots of both…Aug 30, 2025 · N6185U · Substantial damageAccident 20250826013379ACessna 172S · Los Banos, CAOn August 27, 2025, a Cessna 172 (C172) aircraft on a part 91 flight from reid-hillview airport (rhv) crashed near Los Banos, CA. The pilot declared an emergency due to flight control issues. Two nearby aircraft assisted by providing troubleshooting guidance,…Aug 26, 2025 · N5203H · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20250821011479ACessna 172S · Gaithersburg, MDDuring a training flight on August 21, 2025, a flight instructor and student pilot encountered control interference issues while landing on runway 32 at kgai, with an ipad located on the student’s lap contributing to the problem. The flight instructor noted…Aug 21, 2025 · N505LP · Substantial damageAccident 20250817012469ACessna 172S · Middle River, MDPilot was returning from cross country flight on IFR flight plan from rdu to mtn. Whether it was VMC winds calm, visibility 10 miles, sky scattered at 5000 feet. At approximately 0130 EST on August 17, 2025, during the landing phase of flight the pilot…Aug 17, 2025 · N6208C · Substantial damageIncident 20250815012479ICessna 172S · Janesville, WIOn August 15 at approximately 0915 LCL. A Cessna 172 came in contact with a corner fence post on the airport property. The Cessna 172 was taxiing to park at the time of the incident. Damage was observed to the outer 20 inches of the wingtip.Aug 15, 2025 · N519ER · Minor damageIncident 20250810011819ICessna 172S · Fitchburg, MACounseled student pilot on the importance of reporting any incident and explained to them that their actions are often the only action needed to stop many small occurrences from stacking up into a major incident/accident.Aug 10, 2025 · N2081S · Minor damageAccident 20250730012669ACessna 172S · Kissimmee, FLPIC stated they departed kism at 1523, after a runup with normal indications. Climbed out at 74 KIAS, handed to orl departure to climb to 4000'. At approximately 1000' the student completed the climb checklist and pitched for 80-85 KIAS. PIC stated they…Jul 30, 2025 · N121CW · Substantial damageIncident 20250723008539ICessna 172S · Allentown, PAPilot in command of [privacy data omitted]Cessna 172 planned a touch-and-go states ATIS information golf reported winds 140 degrees at 7 knots. He conducted stabilized final approach with a slight left crab for crosswind. During rollout phase, in preparation…Jul 23, 2025 · N409LP · No damageAccident 20250713008929ACessna 172S · Sisters, OROn the morning of 07/13/2025 a Cessna 172 departed aurora state airport (uao) shortly after 08:00 am on a flight to Sisters Eagle Air Airport (6K5). The plane was occupied by a private pilot, a certified flight instructor (CFI), and a passenger in the rear…Jul 13, 2025 · N787LF · DestroyedIncident 20250521007359ICessna 172S · Wilmington, NCIn the afternoon of may 21st, 2025, a flight instructor and student were conducting a training flight. Upon landing on runway 24 right at Wilmington int airport(ilm) minimal braking was used upon landing. Shortly after rollout the nose wheel started shaking…May 21, 2025 · N139ME · Minor damageIncident 20250405003669ICessna 172S · Sanford, FLPilot was cleared to land on runway 9L. The reported winds on final approach were from 135 degrees at 11-13KTS. While in ground effect, the pilot released rudder input, resulting in side loading the aircraft and departing the runway 9L surface into the grass…Apr 5, 2025 · N572ND · No damageIncident 20250328001869ICessna 172S · Toms River, NJA student pilot, on his first solo flight experienced an un-forecasted gust of wind. The student did not correct properly, which caused a hard landing and the left wing to be raised. The propeller subsequently struck the ground. Minor damage was noted to the…Mar 28, 2025 · N1724U · Minor damageIncident 20250321005099ICessna 172S · Sanderson, FLPilot and student stated they left kism with 50 gallons of fuel enroute to kezm at 6,500MSL. The engine began to run rough. They then adjusted the mixture and lost all power. They squawked 7700 and ATC vectored them to a grass field. They could not reach the…Mar 21, 2025 · N5253X · No damageAccident 20250316013049ACessna 172S · Rusk, TXOn March 16, 2025 aircraft [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident when the pilot reported a strong wind on landing resulting in loss of control and subseqently, classified as destroyed. During the pilot interview, he reports; the aircraft flight…Mar 16, 2025 · N52243 · DestroyedAccident 20250309008809ACessna 172S · Brooksville, FLPIC departed runway 21 in Brooksville, FL. PIC was making a left traffic pattern. PIC did a normal landing procedure, full flaps, pitching for 75 KTS. PIC reported wind gusting 200 degrees at 9KTS. PIC stated they pulled the throttle over the grass just…Mar 9, 2025 · N740SP · Substantial damageIncident 20250305001359ICessna 172S · San Carlos, CACFI and student noticed two geese crossing their flight path and in short range approximately 30 feet above ground level over threshold of runway 30 at San Carlos Airport. CFI pitched aircraft upward citing training that birds normally dive when trying to…Mar 5, 2025 · N6198N · Minor damage
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