Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1982 | 3NM SE SCAPPOOS, OR | N7335F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1982 | LAKE OF THE OZA, MO | N6339F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1982 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | N8998V | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1982 | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | N739UY | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 1982 | MERCER ISLAND, WA | N2428E | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 1982 | SANTA FE, NM | N6215D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1982 | WENATCHEE, WA | N72655 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1982 | OXBOW, OR | N8230U | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1982 | SAN JOSE, CA | N70072 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 1982 | THOMASVILLE, GA | N13687 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 05, 1982 | MEINERS OAKS, CA | N19659 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 1982 | ALABASTER, AL | N5443H | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1982 | OREM, UT | N5380D | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 1982 | OSAGE, WY | N64093 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 1982 | MILFORD, MI | N4967G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 11, 1982 | SUNBURG, MN | N8432X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 10, 1982 | MORMAN LAKE, AZ | N78810 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1982 | EL PORTAL, CA | N2996E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 1982 | UPPER LAKE, CA | N8313E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 02, 1982 | PARDEEVILLE, WI | N12696 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1982 | NEAR WESTBAY, FL | N5186D | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1982 | HAMPSTEAD, NH | N21869 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1982 | FRANCISCO, NC | N738QS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1982 | GREENFIELD, TN | N737QS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 1982 | HULEN, OK | N5608J | Fatal (1) | 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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