# FAA incident reports: Textron 172S A list on [Textron 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-172s.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 104 reports - [Incident 20260927012739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260927012739I.md): Textron 172S · Waterford, MI · Sep 27, 2026 · N25130 · Minor damage > Aircraft was configured for landing at 200 AGL. Practicing crosswind landings. Instructor thought student had aircraft under control. Student was correcting for crosswind. When the instructor realized aircraft control was in jeopardy and took over the… - [Incident 20260802012229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802012229I.md): Textron 172S · Hayward, CA · Aug 2, 2026 · N363K · Minor damage > Pilot statement: "On August 1, 2026, I was conducting an unsupervised solo flight in a Cessna 172S equipped at Hayward Executive Airport (khwd). I was practicing short-field landings in the traffic pattern for runway 28L. Prior to the incident, I had… - [Incident 20260619006769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260619006769I.md): Textron 172S · Augusta, KS · Jun 19, 2026 · N647TH · Minor damage > On 06/19/2026 the wichita FSDO was notified of a possible incident occurring at Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU). A Cessna 172-S model single engine land aircraft with a certified flight instructor and a student pilot on board was conducting landing practice… - [Incident 20260618006049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260618006049I.md): Textron 172S · Broomfield, CO · Jun 18, 2026 · N53FF · No damage > RH main tire ruptured on runway while taxiing after landing causing the aircraft to make a hard right turn off the runway/taxiway. - [Accident 20260522010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260522010159A.md): Textron 172S · Jupiter, FL · May 22, 2026 · N294PL · Substantial damage > This was a normal part-141 flight lesson for a regular student. The flight began with a normal pre-flight, normal run up and normal takeoff. The aircraft departed eastbound from north palm beach county airport (F45) toward the ocean, where the student… - [Incident 20260509003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260509003529I.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · May 9, 2026 · N22816 · Minor damage > During landing, a goose flew from right side of runway, contacting the left wing tip, resulting in minor damage to the left wing tip. - [Incident 20260428003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260428003159I.md): Textron 172S · Mesa, AZ · Apr 28, 2026 · N882LA · Minor damage > A student pilot and certificated flight instructor (CFI) were conducting touch-and-go landings at Falcon field (ffz) in Mesa, Arizona. After completing one landing, the aircraft departed runway 4R and, during climb-out at approximately 200 feet AGL,… - [Incident 20260418003749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418003749I.md): Textron 172S · Shafter, CA · Apr 18, 2026 · N237TH · No damage > On April 18, 2026, at approximately 11:37 am local time, during the second instructional flight of the day, a dual instructional crew (flight instructor and student pilot) operating a Cessna 172 experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while… - [Incident 20260331004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260331004659I.md): Cessna 172S · Chattanooga, TN · Mar 31, 2026 · N624B · No damage > On 03/31/2026 student pilot began preflight of aircraft and took fuel samples, at which time approximately 3-5 cc of water was discovered in the fuel sample. Student pilot reported findings to CFI. CFI took additional samples until samples were free of water… - [Incident 20260326002189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260326002189I.md): Textron 172S · Millville, NJ · Mar 26, 2026 · N817FG · Minor damage > During landing, the pilot experienced an un-forecast gust of wind causing a hard landing. The propeller subsequently struck the ground resulting in damage to the propeller. - [Incident 20260311002579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260311002579I.md): Textron 172S · Bakersfield, CA · Mar 11, 2026 · N789FA · Minor damage > During the landing rollout, a few hundred feet beyond the 1,000-foot markers, the left main landing gear tire experienced a blowout. The aircraft began to veer left. The pilot applied right rudder and maintained directional control, keeping the aircraft on… - [Incident 20260306002499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260306002499I.md): Textron 172S · Fort Pierce, FL · Mar 6, 2026 · N609FJ · Minor damage > At 2125Z IFG609 [privacy data omitted]C172 reported a bird strike at midfield right downwind rwy 10R. The aircraft landed safely on fpr rwy 10R and taxied to the ramp without assistance. No loss of control reported. No injuries reported. Pilot reported a dent… - [Incident 20260304001289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260304001289I.md): Textron 172S · Pueblo, CO · Mar 4, 2026 · N580ET · No damage > During the landing rollout, the airman noted a large popping sound and the left tire deflated. The aircraft was temporarily disabled on the runway until the tire could be changed. No damage to the aircraft was noted. - [Incident 20260219003809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260219003809I.md): Textron 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Feb 19, 2026 · N471ER · No damage > During takeoff roll during this night flight, the pilot reported heavy backpressure require for normal rotation. At approximately 60-65 knots the pilot rejected the takeoff. The aircraft came to rest in the grass. No damage was noted. It was discovered during… - [Accident 20260131003519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260131003519A.md): Textron 172S · Augusta, KS · Jan 31, 2026 · N767VK · Substantial damage > On 01/31/2026 at Augusta Municipal Airport, Augusta, KS (3AU). A student pilot conducting initial solo flight landing on runway 36. After completing a taxi back procedure to the beginning of runway 36 the student pilot made a radio call to enter the runway 36… - [Accident 20260128003059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260128003059A.md): Textron 172S · Newnan, GA · Jan 28, 2026 · N407MD · Substantial damage > On January 27, 2026, at approximately 1330 local time, student pilot conducting pilot training at Newnan Coweta County Airport (cco). Student pilot completed two landings with no issues taxi back for third takeoff and failed run checklist and left the flaps… - [Incident 20251113019679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251113019679I.md): Cessna 172SNIII · Daytona, FL · Nov 13, 2025 · N852ER · No damage > The pilot noted nothing abnormal during preflight or pre departure. The pilot reported that once they were cleared for takeoff, throttle was added and when the aircraft accelerated to approximately 55KTS. They began to rotate. Just after rotation, the pilot… - [Incident 20250801011829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250801011829I.md): Textron 172S · Livermore, CA · Aug 1, 2025 · N172EL · Minor damage > During a local training flight, a bird strike occurred during the third landing on runway 25L. Shortly after touchdown, a bird was observed on the runway. As the aircraft approached, the bird took flight and veered toward the right wing. A distinct impact… - [Incident 20250703011549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250703011549I.md): Textron 172S · Oxnard, CA · Jul 3, 2025 · N787FA · Minor damage > Student pilot conducting second solo landing of solo flight. Pilot had pre flight breifing with instructor covering weather report. On approach to koxr rwy 25, pilot encountered unfamiliar crosswinds on touchdown. Pilot noticed windsock blowing to his left… - [Incident 20250613009269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250613009269I.md): Textron 172S · Livermore, CA · Jun 13, 2025 · N1122T · Minor damage > The event took place between 1700-1900 pct on June 14, 2025. The pilot was acting as a CFI with a new pilot while teaching how to land. Upon doing pattern work at klvk, a bird was hit upon landing. The aircraft was already in ground effect at approximately… - [Incident 20250607018859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250607018859I.md): Textron 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Jun 7, 2025 · N824ER · Minor damage > Struck a bird while in the practice area and returned to dab. A post flight inspection revealed damage to the right wing leading edge. - [Accident 20250521006449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250521006449A.md): Textron 172S · Santa Barbara, CA · May 21, 2025 · N916UT · Substantial damage > The pilot was cleared to land on runway 15L at ksba. Data from flightaware. Com showed an increase of airspeed from 68 KTS to 78 KTS on short final and an increase of the descent rate from 500' per min to 1,031' per min. The aircraft bounced during landing… - [Incident 20250513008669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250513008669I.md): Textron 172S · Panama City, FL · May 13, 2025 · N652EP · Minor damage > Pilot had touched down on the runway and with a sudden burst of an increase of crosswind, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft and struck a runway edge light resulting in minor damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20250510011979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250510011979I.md): Textron 172S · Ormond Beach, FL · May 10, 2025 · N814ER · Minor damage > Aircraft struck two doves during landing flare, 1500 feet from threshold of runway 09. Pilot advised minor damage to cowling. Taxi to ramp was normal. - [Incident 20250411007809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250411007809I.md): Textron 172S · Tucson, AZ · Apr 11, 2025 · N793FA · Minor damage > Aircraft operating in solo flight with student pilot at the controls, approached ryn airfield 24R. Hard landing led to loss of control, moderate porpoising and lateral instability resulting in left wingtip contact with the ground and prop strike. Visual… - [Incident 20250312001859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250312001859I.md): Textron 172S · Ewing, NJ · Mar 12, 2025 · N954FG · Minor damage > While the instructor was teaching the student pilot a crosswind landing, the student did not have the correct crosswind correction applied, which caused the right wing of the airplane to lift up. The propeller subsequently struck the ground. The aircraft… - [Accident 20250301002809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250301002809A.md): Textron 172S · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Mar 1, 2025 · N923EP · Substantial damage > Pilot reported engine failure after takeoff from runway 20 and crashed off airport property on tumbull bay rd. pilot stated that the engine lost power during climb around 150 feet AGL. Pilot then shut off anything fuel related, nosed the aircraft downwards to… - [Incident 20250223002029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250223002029I.md): Textron 172S · Baxley, GA · Feb 23, 2025 · N245EP · Minor damage > During the landing rollout on runway 8, a deer crossed in front of the aircraft followed closely by a second deer. The second deer was struck by the propeller. The muffler tail pipe was damaged, and the left nose wheel steering rod end was broken away from… - [Incident 20241214019239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241214019239I.md): Textron 172S · Denton, TX · Dec 14, 2024 · N789FA · Minor damage > According to the ATC report, this aircraft was cleared to land runway 36R, and the aircraft excursed the left side of the runway on the last part of the landing rollout. METAR dto 141753Z 29007KT 10SM clr 19/06 A3017, indicating a light left crosswind 7… - [Incident 20241211019199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241211019199I.md): Textron 172S · Baton Rouge, LA · Dec 11, 2024 · N20910 · No damage > The private pilot acting as pilot in command (PIC) was in progress of completing a long cross country flight to meet the requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Also aboard the flight was a certified flight instructor (CFI) acting as a safety pilot… - [Incident 20241202019589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241202019589I.md): Textron 172S · Chandler, AZ · Dec 2, 2024 · N740D · Minor damage > On December 2nd at around 1200PM local time the aircraft incurred a prop strike. The flight was instructional, and the student attempted a go around on the 4th pattern/landing but added power and reduced backpressure on the yoke causing the aircraft to sink… - [Incident 20241125017849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241125017849I.md): Textron 172S · Edgewater, MD · Nov 25, 2024 · N257CP · Minor damage > Airman was taxiing the aircraft on the ramp with the intent to fly when he struck a building. The left wing tip made contact with a roof overhang support pole causing the plastic wing tip to break. The outer wing rib trailing edge was pressed inward making… - [Incident 20241121018449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241121018449I.md): Textron 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Nov 21, 2024 · N878ER · Minor damage > Birdstrike with r/h wing damage - [Incident 20241118019539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241118019539I.md): Textron 172S · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Nov 18, 2024 · N419EP · Minor damage > The pilot was inbound at 800 feet MSL and lined up for runway 7 for landing while on a left crosswind turning downwind abeam the tower stated he saw two birds and avoided one however could not avoid the other in sight. The bird striking the cowling on the… - [Incident 20241107017609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241107017609I.md): Textron 172S · Prescott, AZ · Nov 7, 2024 · N679ER · Minor damage > PIC / CFI was conducting a training flight under part 141. PIC / CFI was allowing the student to operate the controls of the aircraft to taxi after deicing procedures were completed. PIC / CFI observed a lack of student control input/ timeliness while… - [Incident 20241106022169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241106022169I.md): Textron 172S · Arlington, TX · Nov 6, 2024 · N22806 · Minor damage > Aircraft had been performing touch and goes at kgky with a CFI and student pilot on board. During roll out on runway 16, pilot reported a bird strike at approximately midfield during rotation. Aircraft was at approximately 20 to 50 feet AGL and the CFI took… - [Incident 20241106016289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241106016289I.md): Textron 172S · Wilmington, NC · Nov 6, 2024 · N522VS · Minor damage > On 11/06/2024 at 1241 EST, N522VS, a Cessna 172, had minor damage when it was involved in an incident at the Wilmington international airport (ilm). There was one certified flight instructor on board in the left seat and a commercial pilot in the right seat.… - [Incident 20241024017039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241024017039I.md): Textron 172S · Okechobbee, FL · Oct 24, 2024 · N713SZ · Minor damage > On 10/24/2024, roughly around 8:50PM, during a night cross-country flight, [privacy data omitted] landed safely at Okeechobee airport (obe). Aircraft proceeded to taxi down bravo taxiway. During taxi, observed were two other aircraft in the vicinity: one… - [Accident 20240924017119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240924017119A.md): Textron 172S · Janesville, WI · Sep 24, 2024 · N281EA · Substantial damage > While conducting instruction to a student pilot the instructor was allowing the student to attempt one of their first landings. The instructor was covering the controls and the student came in a little to steep and bounced of the nose wheel and then touched… - [Accident 20240911012829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240911012829A.md): Textron 172S · Centennial, CO · Sep 11, 2024 · N20747 · Substantial damage > On 09/11/2024 at approximately (09:40 am) hrs. (MDT), Cessna C-172, Centennial Airport, CO., (kapa) during pattern practicing takeoff and landing, pilot noted a decay of engine power of 2100 RPM about 200 ft AGL but able to maintain a 100 ft per minute on… - [Incident 20240819021949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240819021949I.md): Textron 172S · Peachtree City, GA · Aug 19, 2024 · N788FA · Minor damage > On August 19th 2024, at approximately 09:16 local time, a Cessna 172 piloted by a student pilot returned to kffc from a solo cross-country flight. The student pilot landed on runway 31 at kffc. During landing roll out the airplane veered off the left side of… - [Accident 20240613007299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240613007299A.md): Textron 172S · Chesapeake, VA · Jun 13, 2024 · N272HF · Substantial damage > Gust of wind on landing caused aircraft to climb. Pilot attempted to execute a go-around, but aircraft then settled rapidly and contacted the runway in such a way that exerted excessive rearward force on the nose gear, causing damage. Pilot was able to taxi… - [Incident 20240606012469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606012469I.md): Textron 172S · Conroe, TX · Jun 6, 2024 · N24256 · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Incident: the aircraft was landing at night after giving flight instruction at kcxo. The C-172 was landing on runway 14 and after touch down and roll out a deer ran across the runway and hit the propeller. The damage was limited to the… - [Accident 20240324021629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240324021629A.md): Textron 172S · Auburn, AL · Mar 24, 2024 · N863AU · Destroyed > 3/24/24...The pilot began the before takeoff check list some time around 12:40 CST...after checking for traffic and accomplishing all check list, the pilot began their takeoff on rwy 11...the aircraft seemed to produce normal power through the t/o roll… - [Accident 20240315001899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240315001899A.md): Textron 172S · Melbourne, FL · Mar 15, 2024 · N838ER · Substantial damage > The aircraft was inbound for a landing at kmlb. The pilot was told to expect runway 9R. Tower later changed the instruction to enter the left base for runway 5. It was reported that as the aircraft touched down, one wing became rasied and one wing became… - [Incident 20240312001909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240312001909I.md): Textron 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Mar 12, 2024 · N475ER · No damage > Student pilot on a solo flight cleared to land runway 16 at dab. PIC configured aircraft for landing with light crab to hold centerline. Rounded out before touchdown and flared. The cross wind pushed the aircraft to the right of the runway as the wheels… - [Accident 20240124001759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240124001759A.md): Textron 172S · Direct, TX · Jan 24, 2024 · N23107 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot made a disturbing transmission just before leaving the pattern at ADS arpt. Pilot deliberately disabled communication breaker to preclude communication with ATC, headed eastbound climbing to various altitudes under 10000FT, then flew northbound, climbed… - [Accident 20240120000399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240120000399A.md): Textron 172S · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Jan 20, 2024 · N321EP · Substantial damage > This aircraft sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost control and veered off the taxiway while taxiing to runway 02 from new Smyrna airport(kevb). The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. Aircraft was operating under part 141 as a… - [Incident 20240116000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240116000849I.md): Textron 172S · Hays, KS · Jan 16, 2024 · N20910 · Minor damage > 01/16/2024 At Hays Regional Airport, Hays, KS (hys) at approximately 11:10 am a Cessna 172 s model conducted a landing. Two private pilots on board operating as a crew. Pilot monitoring obtained weather information form the automated weather observing system… - [Accident 20231211019899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231211019899A.md): Textron 172S · Kapolei, HI · Dec 11, 2023 · N172CN · Substantial damage > The pilots reported that after a series of touch and go practices, a power-off 180 was demonstrated with a left traffic pattern on runway 4L at jrf airport. The pilots reported an unexpected high sink rate was experienced on short final. Throttle was… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-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 ('2072449') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-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.