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 23, 1989 OKEECHOBEE, FL N9139H Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION WHEN HE FAILED TO RECHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER HE DELAYED TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF THUNDERSTROMS. ALSO, THE PILOT…

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION WHEN HE FAILED TO RECHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER HE DELAYED TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF THUNDERSTROMS. ALSO, THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND OFF-AIRPORT RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
Dec 02, 1988 GRIFFIN, GA N92388 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 1988 LESTER STATE, WA N20580 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 1988 LAIRDSVILLE, PA N5164H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1988 LAKE MEAD, NV N91555 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 27, 1988 ST. ANTHONY, ID N2320E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1987 SEQUIM, WA N70334 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1987 FESTUS, MO N13568 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1987 MARIENVILLE, PA CGCGP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1986 CHICO, CA N64533 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1986 MIDDLETON, WI N12841 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1986 CORRAL, ID N12870 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1986 MONROE, GA N12619 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 09, 1986 CRESCENT CITY, CA N4450R Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 03, 1986 OAKLAND, CA N9656V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1985 VACAVILLE, CA N64142 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1985 KAHOKA, MO N64264 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1985 PEARLAND, TX N1518V Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 HEALDSBURG, CA N6721H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1984 LAMESA, TX N61564 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1984 NAVARRE, FL N1410V Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 31, 1984 CHEYENNE, WY N73561 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1984 5N 0LIN, IA N5010R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1984 TALLAHASSEE, FL N30217 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 1983 PORT HURON, MI N1453U Minor 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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