Cessna 172L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 162 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

162

All Events

97

Incidents

25

Minor

13

Serious

26

Fatal (45 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 24, 1984 LEWISBURG, OH N4357Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 27, 1984 PAINESVILLE, OH N19683 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1984 MAYVILLE, NY N3977Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1983 SIMPSON, LA N2899G Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 15, 1983 WILKES-BARRE, PA N7759G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1983 Atlantic City, NJ N9862G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1983 MOOSE RIVER, ME N3821Q Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 13, 1982 VANCOUVER, WA N3880Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1982 MEINERS OAKS, CA N19659 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1982 DES MOINES, IA N4325Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1982 LAKE CITY, FL N1026M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1982 GUSTINE, CA N4307Q Fatal (1) destroyed 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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