Cessna 172F — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 1,550 Cessna 172F airframes on record (built 1964–1973), 717 currently registered. 48 have one or more NTSB accident records (48 records total, 6 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Cessna 172F accidents
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.
The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a second takeoff without having the engine further examined.