Cessna 172A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 64 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

64

All Events

34

Incidents

15

Minor

7

Serious

8

Fatal (10 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 26, 1986 STRATHMORE, CA N7672T Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1985 ANTHONY, NM N7451T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 23, 1985 SUNIZONA, AZ N7130Q Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1985 GLENCOE, KY N7279T Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 26, 1984 HAMMOND, LA N7415T Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1984 SAN JOSE, CA N7168T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1983 HOSPERS, IA N7229T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1983 BENNETT, CO N7858 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 CARMEL VALLEY, CA N9854T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 26, 1982 LEADVILLE, CO N7611T Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 11, 1982 RENTON, WA N9846T Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1982 SANDIA, TX N7651T Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 05, 1982 CISSNO PARK, IL N7709T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1982 ROSELLE, IL N210GL Incident 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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