Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1987 | FERGUSON TWNSHP, PA | N5535E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | 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 22, 1987 | VACAVILLE, CA | N8070E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1987 | FERGUS FALLS, MN | N734MV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1987 | BAY CITY, TX | N6129D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1987 | DUANESBURG, NY | N9193G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1987 | YUMA, AZ | N64484 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1987 | MADISON, IN | N4688D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 1987 | FORT WORTH, TX | N4901G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 29, 1986 | CENTRAL, UT | N5153K | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 23, 1986 | SARASOTA, FL | N737ZB | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 23, 1986 | NATHROP, CO | CGYDG | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1986 | MIDDLEBURG, FL | N739SV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1986 | RAYMOND, OH | N4767E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1986 | BETHALTO, IL | N1631E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1986 | HONOLULU, HI | N6184D | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1986 | PORT MATILDA, PA | N5094K | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1986 | ALTADENA, CA | N1048F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1986 | ROSEBURG, OR | N734EP | Serious (1) | 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 |
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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