Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 1986 | ST. MARYS, GA | N21760 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1985 | MT CARMEL, IL | N738PL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1985 | ROCHESTER, NH | N734PX | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 22, 1985 | CLAYTON, GA | N3177E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1985 | CALLVILLE BAY, NV | N1585V | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1985 | CHAPEL HILL, NC | N2765U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 1985 | SANTA ROSA, NM | N758UA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1985 | HALLS, TN | N2858E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1985 | BRINNON, WA | N51698 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1985 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N1423E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 1985 | SWEETWATER, IL | N6236E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1985 | ROSE TOWNSHIP, MI | N5146A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1985 | ST. THOMAS, | N22198 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1985 | CEDAR CITY, UT | N54168 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1985 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N6419R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 1985 | GLENCOE, KY | N7279T | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1985 | UNKNOWN, USA | N5913A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | PLAIN CITY, OH | N4202L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | WILSALL, MT | N6156R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | RED DEVIL, AK | N12904 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 1985 | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | N3714R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 1985 | WICHITA, KS | N7190C | Fatal | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 1985 | REMOTE, OR | N4871G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 1985 | AUBURN CENTER, PA | N6851H | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 1985 | SANTA FE, NM | N52457 | 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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