Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1985 | CAMP VERDE, AZ | N73708 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1985 | WHITE CLOUD, MI | N23TC | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1985 | SMITH, NV | N6923X | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 30, 1984 | GALVESTON, TX | N2823Q | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1984 | LIVERMORE, CA | N5184D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 1984 | HAMILTON, AL | N4093F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 26, 1984 | HAMMOND, LA | N7415T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 23, 1984 | KINGMAN, AZ | N3698L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 23, 1984 | LAKE ISABELLA, CA | N9589V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 1984 | JAMUL, CA | N9405E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 1984 | HOOPESTON, IL | N734ML | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1984 | WEBBERS FALLS, OK | N52270 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 16, 1984 | ABERDEEN, WA | N1150T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1984 | QUINLAN, TX | N46ER | Fatal (2) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Sep 09, 1984 | LISLE, IL | N5289D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1984 | POWNAL, ME | N5091A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1984 | FORTRESS CREEK, AK | N54173 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1984 | BROCKPORT, NY | N8439L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1984 | LYONS, CO | N7064G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 1984 | NANTUCKET, MA | N4950G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1984 | WALBRIDGE, OH | N9225H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1984 | RICHMOND, CA | N103PD | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1984 | ST. CROIX, | N9321H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1984 | ST. JOSEPH, MI | N52444 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1984 | SUMMERVILLE, SC | N3JR | Fatal (1) | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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