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
Aug 06, 1985 WHITEWATER, WI N8229L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1985 WILMINGTON, NC N733NU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1985 CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO N54666 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1985 ARCADIA, LA N5045H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1985 ISLAND MOUNTAIN, CA N64033 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1985 EVANSTON, WY N9455D Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1985 LAWTEY, FL N8151X Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1985 DETROIT, MI N6508K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1985 MITCHELL, OR N734WW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1985 FROSTPROOF, FL N4941G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1985 SYKESTON, ND N739GA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1985 JUNEAU, AK N4931G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1985 PACATELLO, ID N2396E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985 IDAHO CITY, ID N8655U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985 STATESVILLE, NC N12334 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1985 OLATHE, KS N13064 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1985 THURMONT, MD CGFIE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1985 AKRON, OH N7841G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1985 HAGERSTOWN, MD N12740 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 VALLEY CENTER, KS N51611 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1985 THEODORE RIVER, AK N20541 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 COLEMAN, WI N3859R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1985 GALLUP, NM N65184 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1985 LANCASTER, OH N96570 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1985 EAST ALTON, IL N8486X 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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