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 05, 2026 | Nampa, ID | N4464R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 2026 | New Castle, DE | N969FG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Lafayette, IN | N51204 | Incident | 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 |
| 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 15, 2025 | Waterford, EI | EI-DDX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Palmer, AK | N20305 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Zanesville, OH | N7805G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | N708LU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Lancaster, CA | N5199J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Oxford, CT | N34LC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with te…The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Nov 05, 2025 | Grantsburg, WI | N9490H | Incident | substantial | The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions. |
| Nov 04, 2025 | Trinidad, OF | CP-2719 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL | N825KS | Incident | substantial | The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing. |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Uljin, OF | HL1172 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Morona Santiago, OF | HC-BCV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2025 | North Lauderdale, FL | N1206U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Petersburg, AK | N80628 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Lathrop, CA | N103VK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2025 | Bluffton, OH | N64203 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
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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