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 21, 1983 SANTA MONICA, CA N13658 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1983 MECHANICVILLE, NY N8123V Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1983 SALIDA, CO N37ER Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1983 HAVERHILL, MA N75563 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1983 SUPERIOR, NE N737HT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1983 COLTS NECK, NJ N73749 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1983 HOLLAND, MI N9277 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1983 ALPENA, MI N78145 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1983 MCKINLEY PARK, AK N54633 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1983 SAUK CENTRE, MN N5010A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1983 CHARLESTON, SC N52471 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1983 DAYTON, OH N4929V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1983 REDDING, CT N62511 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1983 VIEQUES, PR N84563 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1983 CLEARWATER, FL N64795 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1983 BIG BEAR, CA N73570 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1983 MARINA, CA N733PP Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1983 GASTONIA, NC N5284D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1983 LA PORTE CITY, IA N3862L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1983 PENSACOLA, FL N64079 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1983 ELLICOTT, CO N75958 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1983 GAYLORD, MI N19996 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1983 KINGSTON, TN N13881 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 BLOCK ISLAND, RI N6901H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 CHULUOTA, FL N6376F 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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