Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1987 | VACAVILLE, CA | N8070E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1987 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N4590V | Serious | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1987 | PELAHATCHIE, MS | N8474L | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 29, 1986 | CENTRAL, UT | N5153K | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 23, 1986 | NATHROP, CO | CGYDG | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 23, 1986 | SARASOTA, FL | N737ZB | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 18, 1986 | BLOOMINTON, IN | N9603B | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1986 | BETHALTO, IL | N1631E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 1986 | GALLUP, NM | N65184 | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1986 | RICHARDTON, ND | N9051H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1986 | MICHIGAN BAR, CA | N8449X | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1986 | ROSEBURG, OR | N734EP | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1986 | WESTERLY, RI | N4301Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1986 | KISSIMMEE, FL | N1448F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1986 | GOODYEAR, AZ | N2002E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 1986 | BRIDGEPORT, NJ | N4608V | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 03, 1986 | STARKVILLE, MS | N4838G | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 1986 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N2321U | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 1986 | BONNERS FERRY, ID | N70040 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 08, 1986 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N2851Q | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1986 | SENECA, IL | N6829H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 1986 | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA | N7374G | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 1986 | WILLIAMS, MN | N3706R | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1986 | MILWAUKEE, WI | N80167 | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1986 | RENTON, WA | N738XX | Serious (1) | destroyed | 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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