Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 1984 | DODGEVILLE, WI | N734YR | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1984 | WESTMORELAND, CA | N3890Q | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 1984 | ESSEX, NY | N215NY | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1984 | NORFOLK, VA | N70554 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 17, 1984 | ASPEN, CO | N78680 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1984 | MANDEVILLE, LA | N737LD | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 1984 | CRESWELL, OR | N3278E | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1984 | ELLIJAY, GA | N3272L | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 1984 | OCEAN CAY, AO | N738PQ | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1984 | W BOUNTIFUL, UT | N4044F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 1984 | WENATCHEE, WA | N51785 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 1984 | LEE VINING, CA | N5269V | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1984 | THERMOPOLIS, WY | N12863 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 1984 | LEEDS, AL | N734ZP | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 1984 | ELKTON, MD | N8323B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1984 | LAKESIDE, AZ | N9700B | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1984 | MANY, LA | N2434L | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 22, 1984 | MULLIN, TX | N5454J | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1984 | HAGERSTOWN, MD | N2477L | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1984 | GRAYSON, KY | N3065U | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 1984 | GREELEY, CO | N6521R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1984 | HOUSTON, TX | N54647 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1984 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N734LX | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 1984 | KELSEYVILLE, CA | N5154H | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1983 | HELENA, MT | N4818D | Serious | minor | 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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