Cessna 172M Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

810

All Events

472

Incidents

136

Minor

72

Serious

128

Fatal (233 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 06, 1986 SENECA, IL N6829H Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1986 ROSAMOND, CA N666BH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 28, 1986 MIDDLETON, WI N20866 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 09, 1986 GUINDA, CA N6740H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 01, 1986 MILWAUKEE, WI N80167 Serious (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1986 SPRINGERVILLE, AZ N61572 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 1986 QUEMADO, NM N8935V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 18, 1986 CARLSBAD, CA N9253H Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 09, 1986 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N1507V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 23, 1986 MCALLEN, TX N20889 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 06, 1986 ANDERSON, IN N8521X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1986 ST. MARYS, GA N21760 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1985 VACAVILLE, CA N64142 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1985 EMPORIA, KS N61624 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1985 KAHOKA, MO N64264 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1985 ST. THOMAS, N22198 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1985 PEARLAND, TX N1518V Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1985 PEACHTREE CITY, GA N61769 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1985 RED DEVIL, AK N12904 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1985 OLATHE, KS N13064 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1985 HAGERSTOWN, MD N12740 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1985 THEODORE RIVER, AK N20541 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1985 MOSINEE, WI N12997 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 HEALDSBURG, CA N6721H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1985 BINGHAM, NE N80747 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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