Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1988 | GOLDEN, TX | N5577R | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1988 | VERO BEACH, FL | N6283F | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1988 | NORMAN, OK | N20129 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1988 | ILIAMNA, AK | N9974V | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1988 | RED LAKE FALLS, MN | N8122U | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 1988 | CONVERSE, IN | N46701 | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1987 | WARNER-ROBINS, GA | N13609 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 1987 | FALLBROOK, CA | N7970B | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 1987 | GUVATE, PR | N5123G | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1987 | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | N62083 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 1987 | HILLSBORO, OR | N21460 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 1987 | TITUSVILLE, FL | N4207F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1987 | BROOKVILLE, OH | N737WU | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1987 | FITCHBURG, MA | N99151 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1987 | BURNS, OR | N2007Y | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1987 | KELSO, WA | CGHKY | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1987 | COVELO, CA | N98782 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1987 | BINGHAMTON, NY | N98494 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1987 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N61897 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1987 | RALEIGH, NC | N80929 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1987 | QUITMAN, TX | N5594T | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 22, 1987 | BELTON, SC | N8105X | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1987 | LANSING, IL | N97193 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1987 | TERRE HAUTE, IN | N51881 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1987 | OLIVER SPRINGS, TN | N2510Y | Serious (1) | 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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