Cessna 172H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 180 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

180

All Events

97

Incidents

30

Minor

28

Serious

25

Fatal (43 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 25, 1987 CHUCKEY, TN N3885R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 23, 1987 LARIMORE, ND N1725F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 30, 1986 MOSINEE, WI N3220L Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1986 GREAT FALLS, MT N3749R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1986 CROSSROADS, NM N2896L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 31, 1986 BRISTOW, OK N2826L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 12, 1986 UPPER MARLBORO, MD N2780L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1985 WHITEWATER, WI N8229L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 COLEMAN, WI N3859R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 MIDDLETOWN, PA N8052L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 BUENA VISTA, GA N3227L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1985 BESSEMER, AL N5105G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 27, 1984 FAIRBURN, GA N9347H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1984 LONG BEACH, CA N8048L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1984 MARVELL, AR N8820Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1983 WOLCOTT, IN N2549L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1983 PLANO, TX N8058L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 DAYTON, OH N715HR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1982 CLARION, PA N2649L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1982 OLD FORGE, NY N1398F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 19, 1982 MESQUITE, TX N2605L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 29, 1982 WENTZVILLE, MO N5333T 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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