CESSNA · piston trainer
CESSNA C-172 accident history and safety score
CESSNA C-172 appears in 9 current candidate incident rows 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.
69%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
3.7/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8.5/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **CESSNA C-172** (piston trainer class).
Calculated Policy Score
72
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.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Similar Models
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to CESSNA C-172
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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving CESSNA C-172
2012-12-26
CESSNA CEN13WA178 NTSB dataset event at Cozumel, MX
Cozumel, MX · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2012-05-20
CESSNA CEN12WA367 NTSB dataset event at Banja Luka, BA
Banja Luka, BA · Aero-klub "Sveti Ilija
1
Fatalities
2010-06-22
CESSNA ERA10WA327 NTSB dataset event at Pavacachi, EC
Pavacachi, EC · Servicio Aero Quichua De Pastaza, SANKIP
0
Fatalities
2008-02-07
Cessna C-172RG MIA08LA053 NTSB dataset event at Chamblee, GA, USA
Chamblee, GA, USA · Aviation Atlanta Inc.
0
Fatalities
2006-12-02
CESSNA CHI07FA032 NTSB dataset event at Crookston, MN, USA
Crookston, MN, USA · Miller Aircraft Services, Inc
2
Fatalities
2006-05-28
Cessna C-172N NYC06LA124 NTSB dataset event at Vineyard Haven, MA, USA
Vineyard Haven, MA, USA · Old Town Aviation Inc
0
Fatalities
2006-04-10
Cessna C-172S ATL06CA062 NTSB dataset event at Sanford, NC, USA
Sanford, NC, USA · Chapel Hill Flying Club Incorporated
0
Fatalities
2005-08-05
Cessna C-172G IAD05CA117 NTSB dataset event at Eustis, ME, USA
Eustis, ME, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2005-05-22
Cessna C-172M CHI05CA123 NTSB dataset event at Madison, WI, USA
Madison, WI, USA · Michael J. VanDeventer
0
Fatalities
1998-12-25
Cessna C-172R CHI99FA053 NTSB dataset event at ANGOLA, IN, USA
ANGOLA, IN, USA ·
1
Fatalities
1998-10-01
Cessna C-172F ATL99LA001 NTSB dataset event at BALL GROUND, GA, USA
BALL GROUND, GA, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1993-11-17
CESSNA C-172N SEA94LA033 NTSB dataset event at IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA · IDAHO FALLS AV CENTER
0
Fatalities
1991-12-14
CESSNA C-172G SEA92LA028 NTSB dataset event at JACKSON, MT, USA
JACKSON, MT, USA · BUTTE AVIATION, INC.
0
Fatalities
1991-10-03
CESSNA C-172N LAX92LA003 NTSB dataset event at PALO ALTO, CA, USA
PALO ALTO, CA, USA · AIR ONE
0
Fatalities
1991-09-21
CESSNA C-172N ATL91FA176 NTSB dataset event at ALABASTER, AL, USA
ALABASTER, AL, USA · TELEUNION CORP.
2
Fatalities
1991-09-20
CESSNA C-172G SEA91FA246 NTSB dataset event at RED LODGE, MT, USA
RED LODGE, MT, USA · RAY H. JUDD
0
Fatalities
1991-07-20
CESSNA C-172P LAX91LA323 NTSB dataset event at HESPERIA, CA, USA
HESPERIA, CA, USA · SOUTH BAY AVIATION
0
Fatalities
1991-07-02
CESSNA C-172 NYC91LA166 NTSB dataset event at CLARENCE CENTER, NY, USA
CLARENCE CENTER, NY, USA · AUGUSTA AVIATION, INC.
0
Fatalities
1991-06-06
CESSNA C-172 LAX91FA247 NTSB dataset event at LAKESIDE, CA, USA
LAKESIDE, CA, USA · TURNER, ROBERT W.
1
Fatalities
1991-04-13
CESSNA C-172N SEA91LA084 NTSB dataset event at ELLENSBURG, WA, USA
ELLENSBURG, WA, USA · INTERWEST AVIATION
0
Fatalities
1991-02-03
CESSNA C-172 SEA91FA046 NTSB dataset event at COLSTRIP, MT, USA
COLSTRIP, MT, USA · JOHN E. RICKS
2
Fatalities
1990-04-28
CESSNA C-172 NYC90LA094 NTSB dataset event at MATAWAN, NJ, USA
MATAWAN, NJ, USA · THOMAS E. MORRIS
0
Fatalities
1985-12-20
CESSNA C-172M ATL86LA045 NTSB dataset event at ANDALUSIA, AL, USA
ANDALUSIA, AL, USA · DANIEL F. SIMMONS
0
Fatalities
1985-10-09
CESSNA C-172M ATL86FA003 NTSB dataset event at LUXORA, AR, USA
LUXORA, AR, USA · BLYTHEVILLE AERO,INC.
2
Fatalities
1985-09-06
CESSNA C-172P ANC85IA172 NTSB dataset event at SCAMMON BAY, AK, USA
SCAMMON BAY, AK, USA · VILLAGE AVIATION
0
Fatalities