Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 1985 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | N5227K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1985 | FREEMONT, OH | N9391H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1985 | MINERAL WELLS, TX | N6290R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 19, 1985 | SHIRLEYVILLE, AK | N6951A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1985 | EMPORIA, KS | N61624 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1985 | WESLEY CHAPEL, FL | N89989 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 1985 | ANDERSON, SC | N737LH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 1985 | ANN ARBOR, MI | N54452 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1985 | MONUMENT VALLEY, UT | N52456 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1985 | DEEPWATER, MO | N3943L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1985 | GRAVOIS MILLS, MO | N6982H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1985 | ADA, OK | N8301X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1985 | TURLOCK, CA | N7338F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 1985 | VILLA RICA, GA | N8499U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1985 | AURORA, CO | N9880V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1985 | PRESTON, ID | N54016 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1985 | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | N4772R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1985 | GLENDALE, AZ | N65748 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1985 | SAINT HELENA, CA | N5259K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1985 | SALLISAW, OK | N738XZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1985 | INT'L FALLS, MN | N1254V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1985 | HAYS, KS | N98251 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1985 | N. PHILADELPHIA, OH | N4753D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1985 | PEACHTREE CITY, GA | N61769 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 1985 | WHITEWATER, WI | N8229L | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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