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
Aug 06, 1985 WHITEWATER, WI N8229L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 COLEMAN, WI N3859R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 HENDERSONVILLE, NC N3714R Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 07, 1985 BULLHEAD CITY, AZ N8188L Minor 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
Aug 08, 1984 ELLIJAY, GA N3272L Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1984 MARVELL, AR N8820Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1984 PORT WASHINGTON, WI N2665L Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 13, 1984 MANY, LA N2434L Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1984 HAGERSTOWN, MD N2477L Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1983 HERSHEY, PA N6246L Fatal (1) 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
May 12, 1983 INCHELIUM, WA N1498F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 04, 1983 LIBERTY CORNER, NJ N2574L Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1982 MOUNT ALTON, PA N9511H Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1982 BIRMINGHAM, AL N2633L Serious (4) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1982 CLARION, PA N2649L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1982 NORMALVILLE, PA N8285L Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1982 HACKENSACK, MN N2678L Serious (3) 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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