Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1988 | TYGE VALLEY, OR | N737RB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1988 | MONTGOMERY, OH | N1925F | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1988 | LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA | N4788F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1988 | XENIA, OH | N2282E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 1988 | REDLANDS, CA | N9850J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1988 | MIDDLETOWN, IN | N6187D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | ATTEMPTED OPERATION OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE BY THE PIC WHEN HE WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. |
| Jun 26, 1988 | LA GRANGE, CA | N4833E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1988 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N5245E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 1988 | HATCHER PASS, AK | N3327E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 1988 | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | N5083D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 1988 | GRAHAM, TX | N4659G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1988 | PLANO, TX | N4675G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1988 | MIAMI, FL | N734QP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 1988 | ANACORTES, WA | N4723J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 1988 | GILBERT, SC | N5085K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1988 | VERO BEACH, FL | N6283F | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1988 | SATICOY, CA | N733KS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 1988 | KEY WEST, FL | N739DQ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 26, 1988 | MADISON, WI | N73954 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1988 | COLUMBIA, CA | N8216E | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1988 | OXFORD, IA | N5816E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1988 | KISSIMMEE, FL | N5211E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | 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 |
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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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