# FAA incident reports: Cessna 172S A list on [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 22 · 1,053 reports - [Incident 20260905011679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260905011679I.md): Cessna 172S · Farmingdale, NY · Sep 5, 2026 · N5157Z · Minor damage > Ac 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… - [Incident 20260830012029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260830012029I.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Monica, CA · Aug 30, 2026 · N421ER · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20260813011349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260813011349I.md): Cessna 172S · Egg Harbor Town, NJ · Aug 13, 2026 · N426LP · Minor damage > During 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… - [Incident 20260727008479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260727008479I.md): Cessna 172S · New Bedford, MA · Jul 27, 2026 · N572BW · No damage > On 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… - [Incident 20260708009699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260708009699I.md): Cessna 172S · Stow, OH · Jul 8, 2026 · N537KS · Minor damage > Because 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… - [Accident 20260623009912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623009912A.md): Cessna 172S · Brooksville, FL · Jun 23, 2026 · N413AA · Substantial damage > Aircraft #1 was struck from behind by aircraft #2 while performing pretaxi checklist. - [Accident 20260623009499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623009499A.md): Cessna 172S · Willard, UT · Jun 23, 2026 · N387AF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During 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… - [Incident 20260620007579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260620007579I.md): Cessna 172S · Anchorage, AK · Jun 20, 2026 · N604TT · Minor damage > While 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. - [Accident 20260611005979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260611005979A.md): Cessna 172S · San Jose, CA · Jun 11, 2026 · N55231 · Substantial damage > As 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… - [Accident 20260529005929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260529005929A.md): Cessna 172S · Colorado Spring, CO · May 29, 2026 · N386SP · Substantial damage > Student 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… - [Incident 20260528006999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260528006999I.md): Cessna 172S · Brockport, NY · May 28, 2026 · N225RA · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20260524005039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260524005039A.md): Cessna 172S · Georgetown, TX · May 24, 2026 · N964SP · Substantial damage > Incident 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… - [Accident 20260518007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260518007089A.md): Cessna 172S · Westchester Cou, NY · May 18, 2026 · N5114Z · Substantial damage > Cessna 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… - [Incident 20260503005379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260503005379I.md): Cessna 172S · Broomfield, CO · May 3, 2026 · N25CW · Minor damage > While 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… - [Incident 20260502009629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260502009629I.md): Cessna C172 · Linden, NJ · May 2, 2026 · N38PD · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20260420006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420006859A.md): Cessna 172S · Pacoima, CA · Apr 20, 2026 · N2126F · Destroyed > On 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… - [Incident 20260417002589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417002589I.md): Cessna 172S · Madisonville, TX · Apr 17, 2026 · N354CT · Minor damage > Aircraft 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… - [Accident 20260413006759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260413006759A.md): Cessna 172S · Thomaston, GA · Apr 13, 2026 · N63405 · Substantial damage > At 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… - [Accident 20260411004122A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260411004122A.md): Cessna 172S · Marathon, FL · Apr 11, 2026 · N529ND · Substantial damage > On 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,… - [Incident 20260322004229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260322004229I.md): Cessna 172S · Concord, CA · Mar 22, 2026 · N211TD · Minor damage > This 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,… - [Incident 20260321003959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260321003959I.md): Cessna 172S · Loveland, CO · Mar 21, 2026 · N5122U · Minor damage > CFI 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… - [Incident 20260310001529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260310001529I.md): Cessna 172S · Green Bay, WI · Mar 10, 2026 · N5303T · Minor damage > Aircraft 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… - [Accident 20260301002039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260301002039A.md): Cessna 172S · Carthage, NC · Mar 1, 2026 · N972WW · Substantial damage > During 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… - [Accident 20260228002599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260228002599A.md): Cessna 172S · Centennial, CO · Feb 28, 2026 · N1071Z · Substantial damage > Student 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… - [Incident 20260227001409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260227001409I.md): Cessna 172S · Middle River, MD · Feb 27, 2026 · N45EF · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20260213001469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260213001469I.md): Cessna 172S · New Bedford, MA · Feb 13, 2026 · N764SP · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20260130001989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260130001989I.md): Cessna 172S · Madison, WA · Jan 30, 2026 · N832MA · No damage > Training 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… - [Accident 20260128000939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260128000939A.md): Cessna 172S · Wilmington, DE · Jan 28, 2026 · N969FG · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Incident 20260117000119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260117000119I.md): Cessna 172S · Palm Coast, FL · Jan 17, 2026 · N61237 · Minor damage > Palm 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… - [Accident 20251110017959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251110017959A.md): Cessna 172S · Lynchburg, VA · Nov 10, 2025 · N708LU · Substantial damage > During 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… - [Incident 20251103015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251103015999I.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Nov 3, 2025 · N6026S · Minor damage > During 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… - [Accident 20251013015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251013015379A.md): Cessna 172S · Margate, FL · Oct 13, 2025 · N1206U · Substantial damage > On 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.… - [Accident 20251002019389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251002019389A.md): Cessna 172S · La Junta, CO · Oct 2, 2025 · N617SP · Substantial damage > PIC 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… - [Incident 20250913014339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913014339I.md): Cessna 172S · Manassas, VA · Sep 13, 2025 · N543ND · Minor damage > Student 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… - [Accident 20250830017702A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250830017702A.md): Cessna 172S · Farmingdale, NY · Aug 30, 2025 · N6185U · Substantial damage > According 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… - [Accident 20250826013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250826013379A.md): Cessna 172S · Los Banos, CA · Aug 26, 2025 · N5203H · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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,… - [Accident 20250821011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250821011479A.md): Cessna 172S · Gaithersburg, MD · Aug 21, 2025 · N505LP · Substantial damage > During 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… - [Accident 20250817012469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250817012469A.md): Cessna 172S · Middle River, MD · Aug 17, 2025 · N6208C · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20250815012479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250815012479I.md): Cessna 172S · Janesville, WI · Aug 15, 2025 · N519ER · Minor damage > On 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. - [Incident 20250810011819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250810011819I.md): Cessna 172S · Fitchburg, MA · Aug 10, 2025 · N2081S · Minor damage > Counseled 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. - [Accident 20250730012669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250730012669A.md): Cessna 172S · Kissimmee, FL · Jul 30, 2025 · N121CW · Substantial damage > PIC 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… - [Incident 20250723008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723008539I.md): Cessna 172S · Allentown, PA · Jul 23, 2025 · N409LP · No damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20250713008929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250713008929A.md): Cessna 172S · Sisters, OR · Jul 13, 2025 · N787LF · Destroyed > On 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… - [Incident 20250521007359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250521007359I.md): Cessna 172S · Wilmington, NC · May 21, 2025 · N139ME · Minor damage > In 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… - [Incident 20250405003669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250405003669I.md): Cessna 172S · Sanford, FL · Apr 5, 2025 · N572ND · No damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20250328001869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250328001869I.md): Cessna 172S · Toms River, NJ · Mar 28, 2025 · N1724U · Minor damage > A 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… - [Incident 20250321005099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250321005099I.md): Cessna 172S · Sanderson, FL · Mar 21, 2025 · N5253X · No damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20250316013049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250316013049A.md): Cessna 172S · Rusk, TX · Mar 16, 2025 · N52243 · Destroyed > On 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… - [Accident 20250309008809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250309008809A.md): Cessna 172S · Brooksville, FL · Mar 9, 2025 · N740SP · Substantial damage > PIC 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… - [Incident 20250305001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250305001359I.md): Cessna 172S · San Carlos, CA · Mar 5, 2025 · N6198N · Minor damage > CFI 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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s/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 ('2072439', '2072442') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s/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.