Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Comunidad Wichimi, OF | HC-BAN | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Caracaraí,, OF | PT-BGV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Provincetown, MA | N9360E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Nanaimo, OF | C-GFYW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | N80FP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Poleta, CA | N13221 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Battle Ground, WA | N8219U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Fort Morgan, CO | N61657 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Los Banos, CA | N5203H | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Walters, OK | N2860Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Billings, MT | N79306 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Nairobi, OF | 5Y-CDC | Fatal | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Cintrona, PR | N22088 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Murska Sobota, SI | S5-DLM | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Fujairah, OF | A6-HSS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 2024 | Soest, GE | D-ECHF | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 2024 | Soest, GE | D-ECHF | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Brazoria, TX | N7905U | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 2024 | Lock Haven, PA | N739GV | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and t…The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Mulgathing, AS | VH-SQO | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Gainesville, TX | N656MA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 29, 2024 | La Linea, OF | CC-PFV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Brookwood, AL | N9160H | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Weston, FL | N737VC | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Independence, OR | N3992L | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obsta…The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing. |
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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