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
May 02, 1982 PARDEEVILLE, WI N12696 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1982 BRECKENRIDGE, TX N61923 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 1982 HAVERHILL, MA N3644T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 07, 1982 TYLER, TX N777BZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 07, 1982 HOUSTON, TX N1117U Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 18, 1982 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA N6585H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 1982 CARSON CITY, NV N13083 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 18, 1982 DOWNIEVILLE, CA N5295R Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 08, 1982 ODESSA, FL N80264 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1974 Saltville, VA N5142R Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's continued VFR flight into known night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident included mountainous terrain obscured…

The pilot's continued VFR flight into known night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident included mountainous terrain obscured by clouds, and dark night conditions.

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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