Cessna R172E — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 186 Cessna R172E airframes on record (built 1966–1974), 97 currently registered. 11 have one or more NTSB accident records (11 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Cessna R172E accidents
The binding of the left flap due to improper maintenance.
The pilot and mechanic’s failure to identify and completely eliminate the water and debris contamination present in the airplane’s fuel system before embarking on the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
Failure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced landing.
An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.
The airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the available evidence.
The flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.
The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of situational awareness.