Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 11, 1988 FAIRFIELD, CA N5149F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 10, 1988 WARRENSBURG, MO N1462F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1988 FRESNO, CA N79226 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1988 SPARTA, MI N6049R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1988 CAMARILLO, CA N789CE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1988 OAKLAND, MD N4156F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1988 PORT ROYAL, VA N213JA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 KELLEY'S ISLAND, OH N62920 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 FREEPORT, PA N172RQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1988 TYGE VALLEY, OR N737RB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1988 MT. VERNON, OH N9769B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 1988 TUPELO, MS N2344U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1988 MILWAUKEE, WI N65711 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988 CHIGNIK, AK N2723V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988 IMPERIAL, CA N53571 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1988 MOSES LAKE, WA N84445 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1988 XENIA, OH N2282E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1988 LAMAR, MO N29168 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1988 CARBON, IN N6818A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1988 MONROE, WA N46692 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1988 GILLETTE, WY N5266J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 1988 PLYMOUTH, FL N12840 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1988 REDLANDS, CA N9850J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1988 PALMDALE, CA N46373 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 TOPEKA, KS N80208 Incident substantial 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.
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