Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2026 | Mangalur, IN | VT-EUC | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 2026 | Nampa, ID | N4464R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Hollywood, FL | N949SM | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 2026 | New Castle, DE | N969FG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Lafayette, IN | N51204 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Comunidad Wichimi, OF | HC-BAN | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Caracaraí,, OF | PT-BGV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Amery, WI | N79118 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Kingman, AZ | N7783U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Flemington, GA | N96493 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 07, 2026 | San Marcos, TX | N5136E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Provincetown, MA | N9360E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Taylor, TX | N172BX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Browns Corner, VA | N54576 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Post, TX | N2536U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Port Harcourt, OF | 5N-ASR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Waterford, EI | EI-DDX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Serakseevo township, OF | RA-67438 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Palmer, AK | N20305 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Trinidad, OF | CP-2959 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Dhana Airfield, IN | VT-CAZ | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 08, 2025 | DeLand, FL | N64859 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Pensacola, FL | N6542H | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Nanaimo, OF | C-GFYW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | N80FP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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