Cessna 172F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 133 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1989 | MORGAN, UT | N7847U | Incident | substantial |
INADEQUATE SERVICING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL LINE AND FUEL FILTER, AND FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: …INADEQUATE SERVICING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL LINE AND FUEL FILTER, AND FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DOWNWARD SLOPING RUNWAY AND A FENCE. |
| Sep 23, 1988 | LAKE WALES, FL | N8707U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1988 | FAIRFIELD, CA | N5149F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 22, 1988 | WALLAND, TN | N1414U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 1988 | MYRTLE BEACH, SC | N5244F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1988 | BRIGHTON, MI | N8863U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1987 | EDEN, NC | N8674U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1987 | LAMONI, IA | N8508U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 30, 1987 | BLYTHVILLE, AR | N8800U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 1986 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | N5695R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1986 | VAN BUREN, MO | N7921U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1986 | SARATOGA, TX | N8267U | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1985 | HAZELHURST, MS | N8852U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 1985 | CANTON, OH | N8347U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1983 | EBENSBURG, PA | N8399U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 1983 | ESCALANTE, UT | N5501R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1982 | SPRINGLAKE, TX | N8239U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1982 | MOBILE, AL | N8423U | Incident | minor | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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