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
Jan 27, 1987 MADISON, IN N4688D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 21, 1987 FORT WORTH, TX N4901G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1986 HONOLULU, HI N6184D Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1986 HAYWARD, CA N6366D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1986 MADRAS, OR N4693J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1986 PEDRICKTOWN, NJ N738HZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1986 VICK, LA N737XJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1986 VICHY, MO N738CH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1986 LORD FLAT, OR N737NT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1986 WEST BRANCH, MI N734XX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1986 TOOELE, UT N5552E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1986 PENSACOLA, FL N733ML Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1986 BARTOW, FL N5456D Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1986 VEGA, TX N6352D Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 13, 1986 THERMAL, CA N734TE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1986 CLEARLAKE, CA N738JE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1986 COLUMBIA, CA N7338F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 18, 1986 St. Augustine, FL N121SU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1986 PIOCHE, NV N734JP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1986 MESA, AZ N6235D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 25, 1986 ADVANCE, NC N737DR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 25, 1986 LAKEPORT, CA N4863F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1986 WARREN, AR N1530E Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1986 APPLE VALLEY, CA N739GB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1986 MARIETTA, OK N7576G 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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