The Lemon IndexCessna 172 Skyhawk. Advanced data.
The raw numbers behind the page, in one place.
Accidents1,884NTSB
Fatal20111% of accidents
Deaths344NTSB
Destroyed5%of aircraft
Mechanical10%of accidents
Accidents by year
| Year | Accidents |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 147 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2011 | 116 |
| 2012 | 116 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 2018 | 107 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 93 |
| 2021 | 93 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 91 |
| 2025 | 90 |
What happened
| What happened | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Loss of control on ground | 18% |
| Hard landing | 12% |
| Loss of control in flight | 8% |
| Abnormal runway contact | 6% |
| Loss of engine power (total) | 5% |
| Loss of engine power (partial) | 4% |
Phase of flight
| Phase of flight | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Landing | 42% |
| Enroute | 12% |
| Takeoff | 11% |
| Approach | 11% |
| Maneuvering | 7% |
Mechanical causes
| Part | Share |
|---|---|
| engine (reciprocating) | 37% |
| landing gear system | 23% |
| flight control system | 19% |
| engine controls | 11% |
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