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 01, 1983 | JEKYLL ISLAND, GA | CGYCY | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1983 | TELMA, WA | N738QA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 1983 | COLORADO SPGS, CO | N5434K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1983 | MAYFLOWER, AR | N4505E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 06, 1983 | CANTON, TX | N5536E | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1983 | PINEVILLE, LA | N4862G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1983 | DURANGO, CO | N5802J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1983 | LAKE WOHLFORD, CA | N517OK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 1983 | KNOXVILLE, TN | N6257F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1983 | CARLSBAD, NM | N75707 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1983 | CARROLLTON, TX | N737VQ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1983 | CENTRE HALL, PA | N4911G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1982 | CLANTON, AL | N609CW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1982 | CASA GRANDE, AZ | N734MU | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1982 | 12NM EAST OF AN, CA | N737LA | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 1982 | NEAR RIALTO, CA | N3579E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1982 | LORIS, SC | N2896E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 1982 | PANOCHE, CA | N5223J | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 1982 | INDIAN MOUND, IN | N739RJ | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 1982 | TOSTON, MT | N5325D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 1982 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N6214F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 1982 | ALBANY, GA | N737LJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 1982 | SUGARLAND, TX | N4845J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | OAK HILL, FL | N8091E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1982 | BURBANK, CA | N634NH | 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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