Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1983 | OKMULGEE, OK | N80110 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1983 | YANKTON, SD | N52419 | Serious | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 1983 | KURTHWOOD, LA | N9333H | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1983 | TULELAKE, CA | N6089F | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1983 | S. LAKE TAHOE, CA | N3584Q | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1983 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N2665U | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1983 | CANTON, MN | N84843 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1983 | MINDEN, NE | N30545 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 04, 1983 | ENOSBURG FALLS, VT | N5326R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 22, 1983 | HUNTINGTON BCH, CA | N4655L | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1983 | MOCKSVILLE, NC | N5722T | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 05, 1983 | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | N4789R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 05, 1983 | FRANKLIN, TN | N6429F | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 1983 | N. STONINGTON, CT | N4980G | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1983 | GASTONIA, NC | N5324K | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1983 | GILA BEND, AZ | N7795U | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1983 | SPARTANBURG, SC | N8253U | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 1983 | LIBERTY CORNER, NJ | N2574L | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1983 | RED BANK, TN | N54498 | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1983 | RUBIDOUX, CA | N8347X | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1983 | CARROLLTON, TX | N737VQ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1983 | GREEN BAY, WI | N9916B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 1982 | RENTON, WA | N9846T | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1982 | CASA GRANDE, AZ | N734MU | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1982 | MOUNT ALTON, PA | N9511H | 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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