Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1987 | MISSING ACFT, CA | N65797 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1987 | CUBERO, NM | N5247V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1987 | BAILEYVILLE, IL | N8207B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1987 | CAMILIA, GA | N7559T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1987 | KETTLE FALLS, WA | N9747B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1987 | SWITZ CITY, IN | N1418Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1987 | PAHRUMP, NV | N8696B | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1987 | ELLISVILLE, MS | N8446L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1987 | TOMAH, WI | N7189T | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1987 | INDEPENDENCE, CA | N55186 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 1987 | RITZVILLE, WA | N5711A | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 29, 1987 | KENNESAW, GA | N52995 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 1987 | LIHUE, HI | N739RV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1987 | ELLICOTT, CO | N64415 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1987 | BERWICK, ME | N55309 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1987 | FERGUSON TWNSHP, PA | N5535E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 29, 1987 | PLAINFIELD, IL | N4211Q | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1987 | CAMP DOUGLAS, WI | N4601V | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1987 | FERGUS FALLS, MN | N734MV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1987 | PLAINFIELD, IL | N2968U | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 31, 1987 | CUYAMA, CA | N62127 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1986 | MIDDLEBURG, FL | N739SV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 1986 | CROSSROADS, NM | N7821U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 1986 | KINGSTON, NY | N64342 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 15, 1986 | EL RENO, OK | N736XP | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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