Cessna 172A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 64 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 1996 | LEBANON, OH | N9890T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
improper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; …improper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; and failure of the aircrews (in both aircraft) to ensure a timely release of the glider tow rope. |
| Jul 15, 1995 | NAKNEK, AK | N9827T | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-18. THE PA-18 PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Aug 19, 1987 | CAMILIA, GA | N7559T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1987 | TOMAH, WI | N7189T | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1986 | STRATHMORE, CA | N7672T | Fatal (1) | 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 |
| Dec 26, 1982 | LEADVILLE, CO | N7611T | Fatal (1) | 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.
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