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
Sep 16, 1986 BENNETT, CO N1691V Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1986 HAVASU LAKE, CA N80503 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 1986 CAIRO, NY N13650 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 18, 1986 CARLSBAD, CA N9253H Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1986 ST. MARYS, GA N21760 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1985 ST. THOMAS, N22198 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1985 RED DEVIL, AK N12904 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
May 04, 1985 AUBURN CENTER, PA N6851H Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1985 CAMP VERDE, AZ N73708 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 23, 1984 LAKE ISABELLA, CA N9589V Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1984 ABERDEEN, WA N1150T Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1984 RICHMOND, CA N103PD Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1984 WALBRIDGE, OH N9225H Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1984 ST. CROIX, N9321H Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1983 REDFIELD, AR N321HR Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 26, 1983 MOUNTVILLE, PA N12067 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 05, 1983 HANOVER PARK, IL N9621Q Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 31, 1982 9NM NW QUITMAN, GA N8977V Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 18, 1982 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL N64419 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1982 FAIRFIELD, NJ N8998V Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1982 WENATCHEE, WA N72655 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1982 SAN JOSE, CA N70072 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1982 THOMASVILLE, GA N13687 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1982 ALABASTER, AL N5443H Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 02, 1982 PARDEEVILLE, WI N12696 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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