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
Jun 18, 1986 THEODORE RIVER, AK N73419 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1986 PELION, SC N30265 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1986 ARCADE, NY N13605 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 10, 1986 COBB, GA N20052 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1986 JEFFERSON CITY, MO N5695R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1986 CHARLSON, ND N1136F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1986 LYNCHBURG, VA N20372 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1986 ANCHORAGE, AK N9747 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1986 PERKASIE, PA N1009F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1986 BARTOW, FL N5456D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1986 OXFORD, CT N7475G Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1986 VEGA, TX N6352D Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 1986 WINDERMERE, FL N7850X Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 1986 HUNTINGTON BCH, CA N172HW Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 1986 JACKSON, MS N4596V Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 19, 1986 ALAMOSA, CO N6990X Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 1986 TRACY, CA N7176T Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1986 WEBSTER, WI N99583 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1986 GREAT FALLS, MT N3749R Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 13, 1986 THERMAL, CA N734TE Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 1986 YAKIMA, WA N5014E Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 03, 1986 DALLAS, TX N13731 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1986 CLEARLAKE, CA N738JE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1986 TWIN FALLS, ID N3580Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1986 ELLENSBURG, WA N7198A 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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