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
Jun 22, 1985 GLENDALE, AZ N52789 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 HEALDSBURG, CA N6721H Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1985 MONTICELLO, GA N6201E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 07, 1985 BULLHEAD CITY, AZ N8188L Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 03, 1985 VALPARAISO, IN N23388 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1985 KINGMAN, KS N79011 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 NIGHTMUTE, AK N52174 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1985 BORON, CA N55448 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1985 SOUTHERN PINES, NC N52778 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1985 PHILLIPSBURG, OH N55211 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 MARKHAM, TX N52920 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 04, 1985 ORICK, CA N12486 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1985 HEALDSBURG, CA N739XZ Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 10, 1985 HOBART, OK N3818S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 25, 1985 COUSHATTA, LA N7718X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1985 VERMILLION, KS N5649E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 1985 HOUSTON, TX N73849 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 01, 1985 PORT TOWNSEND, WA N4502E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 06, 1984 CRESWELL, OR N1424Y Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1984 PAMPA, TX N54028 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1984 CHANDALAR, AK N8487L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1984 MILES CITY, FL N8336B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1984 GOLD HILL, NC N737MW Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1984 PRESCOTT, AZ N915ER Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1984 SEGUIN, TX N51250 Minor 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.
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