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
Apr 25, 1988 ALEXANDRIA, IN N80269 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 22, 1988 WALLAND, TN N1414U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1988 HOUSTON, TX N7116G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 10, 1988 MYERSTOWN, PA N2825U Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 10, 1988 WALLA WALLA, WA N736KG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 06, 1988 CHAMPAIGN, IL N64508 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 06, 1988 SAUK CENTER, MN N62218 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1988 MALIBU, CA N9609B Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1988 KEY WEST, FL N739DQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1988 MENDOTA, IL N35407 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1988 MADISON, WI N73954 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 24, 1988 SPRINGFIELD, MO N72PF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 24, 1988 NEW CUMBERLAND, WV N1807Y Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1988 SEBEWAING, MI N66717 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1988 MYRTLE BEACH, SC N5244F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1988 BUTLER, AL N78840 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1988 PRESCOTT, AZ N918ER Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 14, 1988 ELIZABETHTON, TN N7609X Incident minor Investigation pending
Mar 11, 1988 OLD TOWN, ME N89219 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1988 WEST BEND, WI N7089Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1988 NEWPORT, VT N8428L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 01, 1988 SOUTHBRIDGE, MA N75762 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 1988 CRIVITZ, WI N9751T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 1988 NORTH HANOVER, NJ N738MX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 22, 1988 ROCHESTER, NH N1061F 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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