Cessna 172N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

1178

All Events

709

Incidents

180

Minor

90

Serious

197

Fatal (403 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 26, 1988 MADISON, WI N73954 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 19, 1988 TEMECULA, CA N5135K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 12, 1988 ENGLEWOOD, CO N4914D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1988 HENDERSON, NV N2249E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1988 FOND DU LAC, WI N75716 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 1988 DUCHESNE, UT N4897G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1987 TRACY, CA N734YZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 25, 1987 SACRAMENTO, CA N75825 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1987 SAN JOSE, CA N9568G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 THOMSON, GA N5266E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987 TEMPLE BAR, AZ N733TA Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1987 TROY, MI N6341D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1987 MALIBU, CA N738JV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1987 PRAIRIE DUCHIEN, WI N4691G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1987 SALCHA, AK N733UP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1987 MARION, IN N5240E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1987 UNION GROVE, NC N4678G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 26, 1987 POND CREEK, OK N2114E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 09, 1987 VIDALIA, GA N75961 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 09, 1987 BIG PINE KEY, FL N6328D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 05, 1987 DANBURY, CT N5277E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1987 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA N734ZD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 08, 1987 BAY CITY, TX N6129D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 04, 1987 YUMA, AZ N64484 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 04, 1987 DUANESBURG, NY N9193G 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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