Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1984 | RED FEATHER LAK, CO | N5096R | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1984 | HAVERHILL, MA | N65491 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1984 | NASHVILLE, TN | N733GY | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1984 | DALLAS, GA | N6293V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 29, 1984 | WOODBURY, MN | N6446V | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1984 | MARATHON, FL | N64110 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1984 | MEADVILLE, PA | N96286 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1984 | KENT, WA | N4603F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1984 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N5299U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1983 | CROSS CITY, FL | N9682B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1983 | HERSHEY, PA | N6246L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1983 | SIMPSON, LA | N2899G | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 1983 | ELKO, NV | N739YL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 1983 | BRUNSWICK, GA | N5236F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 1983 | REDFIELD, AR | N321HR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 1983 | LEESVILLE, LA | N3058U | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 1983 | BENSON, NC | N8360B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1983 | MIAMI, FL | N8366L | Fatal (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 1983 | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | N734RL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1983 | EL PASO, TX | N5259F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 1983 | SAN SIMEON, CA | N64196 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1983 | JAFFREY, NH | N738SF | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 1983 | MILLHAVEN, GA | N78160 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1983 | SOUTH FORK, MO | N1298F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 1983 | LANDER, WY | N54609 | 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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