Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 06, 1988 SANDSTON, VA N739PE Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 01, 1988 HARRISON, AR N3943S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1988 NEW YORK, NY N98305 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 29, 1988 QUESTA, NM N8517B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1988 CAMERON, MO N2866Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1988 TRUCKEE, CA N6406D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1988 KATY, TX N7746U Minor substantial
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS, WHICH NECESSITATED THE FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO CONTIN…

FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS, WHICH NECESSITATED THE FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO REFUEL, AND BECOMING LOST DURING THAT EFFORT.
Aug 14, 1988 MONTGOMERY, OH N1925F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1988 NO. KINGSTOWN, RI N19699 Minor substantial THE FAILURE OF THE BOSTON CENTER CONTROLLER TO ADEQUATELY UNDERSTAND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S REQUEST AND TO ASSESS THE GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION.
Jul 23, 1988 COEUR D'ALENE, ID N8109B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1988 KENAI, AK N65928 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1988 OROFINO, ID N62961 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1988 RIFLE, CO N2262E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1988 CLEVELAND, TX N7317T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1988 LAKEVIEW, AR N75540 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 1988 LESTER STATE, WA N20580 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 1988 LAIRDSVILLE, PA N5164H Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 1988 NORTH LIBERTY, IN N5848A Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 SHELLMAN, GA N8374U Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 1988 PLANO, TX N4675G Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1988 CONCORDIA, KS N8240B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1988 LAKE MEAD, NV N91555 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1988 LEONA, TX N8775U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1988 LAS VEGAS, NV N98525 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 08, 1988 COLUMBIA, CA N8216E Minor 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.
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