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
Jul 16, 1983 PAYSON, AZ N2799E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1983 MOOSE RIVER, ME N3821Q Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1983 SYLVESTER, GA N80329 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1983 HAYWARD, CA N4957G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1983 DENTON, NC N5096K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1983 WICKENBURG, AZ N736UH Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1983 RICHMOND BEACH, CA N54274 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1983 FRASER, MI N8430E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1983 FORREST CITY, AR N35520 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1983 LATROBE, PA N65615 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1983 YERRINGTON, NV N739BD Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 COLUMBIA, CA N6669E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 MITCHELLVILLE, MD N1657E Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 1983 PORTLAND, OR N2897U Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 1983 TIMPSON, TX N62969 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 1983 JOLIET, IL N53700 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1983 INCHELIUM, WA N1498F Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 04, 1983 CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO N1996E Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1983 NEWTON, KS N5533R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1983 MORRILTON, AR N54174 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1983 YOUNGSTOWN, OH N5527T Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1983 CLINTON, MD N7617T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1983 HENDERSONVILLE, NC N5457D Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 19, 1983 MARTINSDALE, MT N6322D Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1983 WILLISTON, FL N84107 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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