Cessna · turboprop
Cessna 172P/ATR 42-500 accident history and safety score
Cessna 172P/ATR 42-500 appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Cessna 172P/ATR 42-500** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Cessna 172P/ATR 42-500
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Cessna 172P/ATR 42-500
2026-09-09
CESSNA 172 GAA26WA305 NTSB dataset event at Midrand, OF, ZA
Midrand, OF, ZA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2026-08-21
CESSNA 172P WPR26LA310 NTSB dataset event at Gulfport, MS, USA
Gulfport, MS, USA · VASCULAR WINGS LLC
0
Fatalities
2026-08-05
CESSNA 172P ANC26LA087 NTSB dataset event at Inalåhan, GU, USA
Inalåhan, GU, USA · AIRE SERVICES LLC
0
Fatalities
2026-07-24
CESSNA 172 ERA26LA299 NTSB dataset event at Lakeland, FL, USA
Lakeland, FL, USA · King Sky Flight Academy
0
Fatalities
2026-06-27
CESSNA 172 ERA26LA264 NTSB dataset event at Greensboro, NC, USA
Greensboro, NC, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2026-06-23
CESSNA 172 ERA26LA248A NTSB dataset event at Brooksville, FL, USA
Brooksville, FL, USA · AMERICAN AVIATION INC
0
Fatalities
2026-06-23
CESSNA 172 ERA26LA248B NTSB dataset event at Brooksville, FL, USA
Brooksville, FL, USA · AMERICAN AVIATION INC
0
Fatalities
2026-06-09
CESSNA 172 WPR26LA215 NTSB dataset event at Cleburne, TX, USA
Cleburne, TX, USA · KCPT Flyers
0
Fatalities
2025-08-28
2026/05: Cessna 172 LN-ASY occurrence at Flittig motor sport centre near Skien, Norway
Flittig motor sport centre near Skien, Norway · Pending verification
pending
Fatalities
2024-12-20
CESSNA 172 ERA25FA082 NTSB dataset event at Cintrona, PR, USA
Cintrona, PR, USA · FLIGHT WORLD INC
1
Fatalities
2024-10-27
Accident involving Cessna 172P JA4098 at Semine Operation Site, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture
Semine Operation Site, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture · Privately owned
pending
Fatalities
2024-09-09
ATR 42-500 PK-YSP occurrence at Serui Airport (ZRI/WABO)
Serui Airport (ZRI/WABO) · Trigana Air Service
0
Fatalities
2024-07-07
Serious Incident involving Cessna 172P JA4101 at Fukushima City Temporary Operation Site, Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima City Temporary Operation Site, Fukushima Prefecture · Corporate body
pending
Fatalities
2023-09-17
Serious Incident involving Cessna 172P JA4059 at Bibai City Farm Road Airfield, Hokkaido Prefecture
Bibai City Farm Road Airfield, Hokkaido Prefecture · Privately owned
pending
Fatalities
2022-12-12
Serious Incident involving Cessna 172P JA4121 at Saga Airport
Saga Airport · SGC Saga Aviation Co., Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2022-11-06
ATR 42-500 5H-PWF occurrence at off Bukoba Airport (BKZ)
off Bukoba Airport (BKZ) · Precision Air
19
Fatalities
2022-10-05
ATR 42-500 SX-EIT occurrence at Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH/LGAV)
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH/LGAV) · Sky Express
0
Fatalities
2022-09-22
Accident involving Cessna 172P JA3969 at Yao Airport, Osaka Prefecture
Yao Airport, Osaka Prefecture · Privately owned
pending
Fatalities
2022-08-27
AAIB investigation to ATR 42-500, G-LMRC - ATR 42-500 (G-LMRC), loss of multiple flight deck displays, during climb 14 nm north-east of Aberdeen Airport, 27 August 2022
loss of multiple flight deck displays, during climb 14 nm north-east of Aberdeen Airport · Pending verification
pending
Fatalities
2022-02-15
ATR 42-500 JA04JC occurrence at 55 km NNW of Osaka Airport
55 km NNW of Osaka Airport · Japan Air Commuter
0
Fatalities
2022-01-08
Serious Incident involving Cessna 172P/ATR 42-500 JA4061/JA04JC at Kagoshima Airport
Kagoshima Airport · New Japan Aviation Co., Ltd./Japan Air Commuter Co., Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2019-12-18
Accident involving Cessna 172P JA3962 at Ryugasaki Airfield in Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Ryugasaki Airfield in Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture · New Central Airservice Co., Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2019-10-12
Accident involving ATR 42-500 JA01JC at At an altitude of approx. 10,800 ft (approx. 3,300 m) over about 57 km north-northwest of Tanegashima Airport
At an altitude of approx. 10,800 ft (approx. 3,300 m) over about 57 km north-northwest of Tanegashima Airport · Japan Air Commuter Co., Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2019-07-20
ATR 42-500 AP-BHP occurrence at Gilgit Airport (GIL)
Gilgit Airport (GIL) · Pakistan International Airlines - PIA
0
Fatalities
2019-07-12
ATR 42-500 SX-FOR occurrence at Naxos Island National Airport (JNX/LGNX)
Naxos Island National Airport (JNX/LGNX) · Sky Express
0
Fatalities