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 27, 1986 | RAYMOND, OH | N4767E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 1986 | BOZEMAN, MT | N3263B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1986 | ALTADENA, CA | N1048F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 1986 | CROTON ON HUD., NY | N6090J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1986 | EAST TAWAS, MI | N78715 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1986 | OVERTON, NV | N5481J | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 16, 1986 | BENNETT, CO | N1691V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 26, 1986 | EMPORIA, KS | N3791R | Fatal (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1986 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N7382Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1986 | TEN SLEEP, WY | N4016F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1986 | BRIDGEPORT, WV | N96701 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1986 | RANDOM LAKE, WI | N79069 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 1986 | HAVASU LAKE, CA | N80503 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1986 | NUNICA, MI | N46074 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 1986 | CAIRO, NY | N13650 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1986 | ATHENS, GA | N2592U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1986 | DOUGLASVILLE, GA | N6839A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 1986 | HOLLISTON, MA | N52118 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1986 | SEATTLE, WA | N99034 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1986 | DEL RIO, TX | N8423E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1986 | ANDOVER, NJ | N739SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1986 | CARLSBAD, CA | N9253H | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1986 | NAPA, CA | N736HV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1986 | STRATHMORE, CA | N7672T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 1986 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N2113E | Fatal (3) | 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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