Cessna 172B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 70 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N8059X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s suicidal act. |
| May 26, 2003 | Little River, CA | N7555X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Aircraft is missing. |
| Jul 08, 2002 | Denton, TX | N7550X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna. |
| May 24, 1992 | CHEROKEE, NC | N8102X | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS A RESULT OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. THE LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, AND RAIN IN THE ACC…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS A RESULT OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. THE LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, AND RAIN IN THE ACCIDENT AREA WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 22, 1992 | EATONVILLE, WA | N7579X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Apr 03, 1985 | SMITH, NV | N6923X | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
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Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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