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
Feb 22, 1988 ROCHESTER, NH N1061F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 19, 1988 TEMECULA, CA N5135K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1988 WAKEMAN, OH N633BC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1988 FT. WAYNE, IN N5499K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 13, 1988 FRIDAY HARBOR, WA N52794 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 12, 1988 ENGLEWOOD, CO N4914D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 1988 KIMBALL, NE N12600 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 1988 BRIGHTON, MI N8863U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 08, 1988 CHUGIAK, AK N2423U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1988 HENDERSON, NV N2249E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 04, 1988 ORLANDO, FL N54119 Incident — Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1988 FOND DU LAC, WI N75716 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 1988 DUCHESNE, UT N4897G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 20, 1988 VASHON ISLAND, WA N5328K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 17, 1988 EVERETT, WA N2811Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 16, 1988 BUFFALO, MN N7895G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 16, 1988 JENISON, MI N62877 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 1988 WILLOW, AK N8439X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 31, 1987 CONCORD, NH N5383R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1987 BANNING, CA N12943 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 28, 1987 GOODYEAR, AZ N4297F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1987 GODLEY, TX N736AN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1987 STAUNTON, IL N78705 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1987 TRACY, CA N734YZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 11, 1987 COLUMBUS, OH N52701 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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