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
May 16, 1987 WALHALLA, SC N739QF Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1987 RITTER BUTTE, OR N1935F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1987 TUCSON, AZ N3028U Minor minor Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1987 BREWSTER, KS N118FP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1987 HALSTEAD, KS N733PX Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1987 SANTA PAULA, CA N6339K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1987 LINDEN, MI N3630L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1987 MALDEN, MO N20362 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 1987 CARRIZOZO, NM N1741F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1987 MARIENVILLE, PA CGCGP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1987 EATONVILLE, WA N1815Y Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 09, 1987 TUSKEGEE, AL N3971L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1986 CHICO, CA N64533 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1986 MIDDLETON, WI N12841 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1986 AMARILLO, TX N7709U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 26, 1986 KENNEWICK, WA N2349U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 22, 1986 EVANSVILLE, IN N3871L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1986 CORRAL, ID N12870 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 19, 1986 PORT MATILDA, PA N5094K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1986 EAST LIVERPOOL, OH N54067 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1986 FUGUAY-VARINA, NC N4892G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1986 MONROE, GA N12619 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1986 LOWER LAKE, CA N3651S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1986 SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA N7405T Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1986 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N3809R 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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