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 24, 1988 FOND DU LAC, WI N75716 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 1988 DUCHESNE, UT N4897G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 08, 1988 WARSAW, IN N4878G Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1987 TRACY, CA N734YZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 25, 1987 SACRAMENTO, CA N75825 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 24, 1987 BLANCHESTER, OH N5548J Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 1987 PALM COAST, FL N246ER Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1987 SAN JOSE, CA N9568G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 17, 1987 BROOKVILLE, OH N737WU Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1987 LOWMOOR, VA N3075E Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 THOMSON, GA N5266E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 PERHAM, MN N734GF Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 LEE VINING, CA N6122G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1987 SONORA, CA N737SL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987 TEMPLE BAR, AZ N733TA Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1987 TROY, MI N6341D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987 NAPLES, FL N5005E Minor 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 25, 1987 RITTER BUTTE, OR N1935F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 24, 1987 LIHUE, HI N739RV Fatal (4) destroyed 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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