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 01, 1986 VICHY, MO N738CH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1986 AZTEC, NM N63302 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1986 MINEOLA, TX N61923 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1986 HAYES CENTER, NE N75571 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1986 BEMENT, IL N8404X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1986 GRAYSLAKE, IL N53700 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1986 LORD FLAT, OR N737NT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1986 GAINESVILLE, TX N7261T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1986 KOTLIK, AK N4856V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1986 OROVILLE, CA N8976B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1986 CORDELL, OK N2730U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1986 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N55297 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1986 CARSON CITY, NV N41041 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1986 FORT MYERS, FL N13351 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1986 WEST BRANCH, MI N734XX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 1986 OLCOTT, NY N9263H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1986 WHITING, FL N54069 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1986 PLAINVILLE, CT N65612 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1986 ABERDEEN, MD N3933Q Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1986 KIRKLAND, OH N7098A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1986 GLENN'S FERRY, ID N1641F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1986 TOOELE, UT N5552E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1986 PENSACOLA, FL N733ML Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1986 SALISBURY, NC N52601 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1986 WEATHERFORD, TX N84839 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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