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 14, 1987 SCOTTDALE, PA N2467U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 13, 1987 EDMOND, OK N179FR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1987 JEFFERSON, WI N84352 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 1987 JERSEYVILLE, IL N5343K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1987 W. MIFFLIN, PA N80376 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 LEBANON, OH N3970S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1987 TAPPAHANNOCK, VA N78505 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1987 FORTUNA, CA N246WB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1987 WHEELING, IL N54452 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987 TEMPLE BAR, AZ N733TA Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987 BAXLEY, GA N4275F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 1987 MARIETTA, GA N64191 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1987 CLEAR, AK N5530T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1987 JACKSONVILLE, AL N733DQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1987 STOW, OH N62953 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1987 PT. MACKENZIE, AK N7169A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 04, 1987 PLAINFIELD, CT N99171 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1987 BELLEVILLE, MI N96593 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1987 CUT BANK, MT N9748T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1987 GROTON, CT N53461 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1987 ASPEN, CO N4709R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987 CUSTER, SD N2346U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1987 TROY, MI N6341D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1987 KANSAS CITY, MO N6603H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1987 BRENHAM, TX N84861 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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