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
Aug 22, 1982 THEDFORD, NE N3419E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1982 PINE SPRINGS, AZ N5357J Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1982 HANAPEPE, HI N7014G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1982 44MI NW MCCARTH, AK N84345 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1982 DONNELLY, ID N13359 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1982 LAURINBURG, NC N733JU Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1982 BRUCE, WI N53056 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1982 JAMAICA, NY N9426E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1982 BILLINGS, MT N6487D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1982 KASILOF, AK N84211 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1982 ST. MARY'S, AK N9191H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1982 SCHELLSBURG, PA N5017E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 1982 LABELLE, FL N5143V Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 21, 1982 HILO, HI N7320K Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 1982 HOUSTON, TX N734NR Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1982 HUNTINGTON BEAC, CA N7394G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1982 HAYWARD, CA N21551 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1982 DELAPLANE, AR N3588S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1982 TRENTON, NJ N4940G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1982 POCATELLO, ID N1075F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1982 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N62619 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1982 CATALINA ISLAND, CA N4906G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1982 TAUNTON, MA N80420 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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