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 20, 1982 | SHERMAN, TX | N20576 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1982 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | N2633L | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 1982 | SENECA, IL | N5308D | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | OAK HILL, FL | N8091E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1982 | HACKENSACK, MN | N2678L | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 1982 | MONARCH PASS, CO | N3LT | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1982 | OVERBROOK, OK | N46172 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1982 | WASHINGTON ISLAND, WI | N64947 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1982 | MEDICINE LODGE, KS | N75802 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1982 | KAHOKA, MO | N2751L | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 1982 | GRANADA HILLS, CA | N738GF | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 15, 1982 | ASHEVILLE, NC | N6545K | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1982 | WORTHVILLE, NC | N5884R | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 12, 1982 | SANFORD, ME | N53442 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1982 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N8542B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | BOULDER, CO | N4899F | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 01, 1982 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N5111D | 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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