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 03, 1986 | LAKE JACKSON, TX | N52768 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1985 | BRIGHAM CITY, UT | N64005 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 1985 | NORTH BEND, OR | N8316B | Serious | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1985 | WARE, MA | N738SA | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 1985 | EMMETSBURG, IA | N20517 | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 1985 | LUMBERTON, NJ | N13480 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1985 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N79504 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1985 | STORMVILLE, NY | N52503 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 1985 | GARDINER, NY | N3625S | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1985 | RIO RANCHO, NM | N53410 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1985 | VACAVILLE, CA | N1280F | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1985 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | N888W | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 1985 | SANTA NELLA, CA | N5982A | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 1985 | BROOKSVILLE, FL | N7846X | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 1985 | AKRON, OH | N5608R | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 07, 1985 | AUBURN, CA | N6167E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1985 | ANZA, CA | N738UZ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 1985 | BRIGHTON, MI | N2839Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1985 | COMANCHE, TX | N54149 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1985 | MCCOY, TX | N79043 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 30, 1984 | DOTHAN, AL | N6527D | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1984 | AHOSKIE, NC | N12946 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 19, 1984 | LINEVILLE, AL | N46537 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1984 | HOLLAND, MI | N4738G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 1984 | WEST MIFFLIN, PA | N97594 | 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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