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
Dec 03, 1985 MT. LAFAYETTE, NH N5281U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 28, 1985 BLOOMSBURG, PA N7506G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 23, 1985 SUNIZONA, AZ N7130Q Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1985 COLDWATER, OH N9896G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1985 MILLINGTON, TN N35469 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 FULLERTON, CA N98954 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 FORT WALTON BCH, FL N5219F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 19, 1985 HOUSTON, TX N9892Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1985 VACAVILLE, CA N64142 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1985 MEDFORD, OR N7798X Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1985 GUILFORD, MO N4016F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1985 EMMETT, ID N2867Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1985 LONDON, KY N20273 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1985 FERNLY, NV N52202 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 HUNTINGTON BCH, CA N4840G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 CAMERON, MO N46175 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1985 KALONA, IA N78227 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1985 WRAY, CO N61788 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1985 BRIDGEPORT, NE N2920E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1985 KAHOKA, MO N64264 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1985 PARISHVILLE, NY N7549G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1985 PEARLAND, TX N1518V Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1985 LEESBURG, FL N3781S Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 LORDSBURG, NM N4349Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 DAYTONA BEACH, FL N92ER 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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