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
Feb 19, 1986 WASHINGTON, NC N1975E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1986 ST. CLOUD, MN N5466D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1986 KANSAS CITY, MO N733NF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 20, 1985 LONGMONT, CO N7609F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 16, 1985 LOGAN, UT N739KU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1985 WESTBROOK, TX N733SG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1985 GREER, SC N733KU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1985 GREAT VALLEY, NY N5486D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1985 SALINA, KS N1587E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1985 ANNAPOLIS, MD N4691G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1985 HOLLYWOOD, FL N4688D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1985 ANDERSON, SC N737LH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1985 TURLOCK, CA N7338F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1985 SALLISAW, OK N738XZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1985 WILMINGTON, NC N733NU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1985 FROSTPROOF, FL N4941G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1985 JUNEAU, AK N4931G Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1985 BROXTON, GA N739UD Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 05, 1985 VINCENTOWN, NJ N4680G Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 PERRYSVILLE, OH N5102D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 22, 1985 FORT MYERS, FL N739DA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1985 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL N3421E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA N1564E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 TEMPLE, TX N733AN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 28, 1985 GRAND CANYON, AZ N4852G 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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