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 21, 1983 | 2NM E. OF BLYN, WA | N52363 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1983 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N6418V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1983 | CUERO, TX | N734ZR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1983 | MAYFLOWER, AR | N4505E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 06, 1983 | LIMON, CO | N84822 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 1983 | MOUNTVILLE, PA | N12067 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1983 | PINEVILLE, LA | N4862G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1983 | HANOVER PARK, IL | N9621Q | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 1983 | HANCOCK, MD | N8515U | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1982 | LEADVILLE, CO | N7611T | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1982 | CLANTON, AL | N609CW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1982 | 12NM EAST OF AN, CA | N737LA | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1982 | NEAR RIALTO, CA | N3579E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1982 | NEAR MAIDER, NC | N53460 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 1982 | OXFORD, NE | N79173 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1982 | WAMEGO, KS | N3599E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 05, 1982 | NEAR MYAKKA CIT, FL | N63836 | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 1982 | 9NM NW QUITMAN, GA | N8977V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 1982 | PANOCHE, CA | N5223J | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1982 | MACK, CO | N5803R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1982 | DILLON, MI | N4AM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1982 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N64419 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1982 | GALLATIN, TN | N5313K | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 1982 | BOONES MILL, VA | N3957L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | NORMALVILLE, PA | N8285L | Fatal (4) | 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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