Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1988 | HOLLAND, MI | N80943 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT HANDLING DURING THE APPROACH TO LANDING AND LANDING FLARE PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID A SI…PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT HANDLING DURING THE APPROACH TO LANDING AND LANDING FLARE PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID A SITUATION FROM WHICH IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE-DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT, THE AMOUNT OF POWER AVAILABLE FROM THE ENGINE, AND THE PRESENCE OF OBSTACLES IN THE FLIGHT PATH- TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND RATE OF CLIMB, RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT'S STALL/MUSH AND DESCENT INTO A WOODED RESIDENTIAL AREA. |
| Jul 07, 1988 | MIDDLETOWN, IN | N6187D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | ATTEMPTED OPERATION OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE BY THE PIC WHEN HE WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. |
| Jun 30, 1988 | DESCANSO, CA | N51234 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT AND INTENTIONAL DECISION TO LOW FLY THE AIRCRAFT BELOW THE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE. |
| Jun 02, 1988 | HATCHER PASS, AK | N3327E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 1988 | LAKE CITY, FL | N736VS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1988 | LE FLORE, OK | N212FR | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1988 | OCEAN SHORES, WA | N7935G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 16, 1988 | LOS BANOS, CA | N4493L | Fatal (4) | destroyed | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT TO AVERT A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. |
| Apr 01, 1988 | SATICOY, CA | N733KS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1988 | HOPE, AR | N6534H | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1988 | OXFORD, IA | N5816E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1988 | KISSIMMEE, FL | N5211E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1988 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | N52535 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1988 | RED LODGE, MT | N20484 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 1988 | WARSAW, IN | N4878G | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 1987 | BLANCHESTER, OH | N5548J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 1987 | PALM COAST, FL | N246ER | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1987 | PINTURA, UT | N9447B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1987 | MIDWAY, TX | N4357R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1987 | LLANO, TX | N9875B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 1987 | REFUGIO, TX | N9693B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 1987 | INDIAN HEAD, MD | N9WB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1987 | LOWMOOR, VA | N3075E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1987 | CALISTOGA, CA | N5234U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1987 | CABIN, WV | N65721 | Fatal (2) | 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.
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