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
Jul 14, 1987 MADISON, WI N2501L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1987 GRASS VALLEY, CA N5259K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1987 GOODWAY, AL N46233 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987 HAWTHORNE, CA N1466U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1987 HOUSTON, TX N3980Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1987 DENMARK, GA N7734U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1987 OLYHANT, PA N35354 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1987 FT. WAYNE, IN N52362 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1987 PARADISE, UT N7121A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1987 MT.UNION BORO, PA N3913F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1987 MALIBU, CA N738JV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1987 CAMERON, TX N5079A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1987 YUKON, OK N13618 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1987 CARIBBEAN SEA, N4346W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1987 PRAIRIE DUCHIEN, WI N4691G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1987 SYLVA, NC N9355H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1987 STEUBENVILLE, OH N3644L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1987 SALCHA, AK N733UP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1987 TALLAHASSEE, FL N109ER Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1987 SNOHOMISH, WA N65994 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1987 MARION, IN N5240E Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 29, 1987 PROSPECT, OR N4173F Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 1987 NEW HAVEN, CT N65482 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1987 TAOS, NM N46231 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 1987 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ N734EM 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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