Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1982 | HOUSTON, TX | N734NR | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1982 | EL PORTAL, CA | N2996E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 1982 | LUBBOCK, TX | N73795 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 02, 1982 | LISABUELLA, WA | N54569 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1982 | HAYWARD, CA | N21551 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1982 | PIKEVILLE, KY | N738QD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1982 | NEAR WESTBAY, FL | N5186D | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 15, 1982 | TRENTON, NJ | N4940G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1982 | POCATELLO, ID | N1075F | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 1982 | TOMBALL, TX | N6374F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1982 | GREENFIELD, TN | N737QS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 1982 | FRANCISCO, NC | N738QS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 18, 1982 | THAYER, MO | N73828 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 1982 | HULEN, OK | N5608J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 1982 | CHAMBLEE, GA | N44ER | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | MAMMOTH, AZ | N734GH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1982 | REDMOND, WA | N4787E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1982 | CATALINA ISLAND, CA | N4906G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1982 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N529CA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1982 | LAMBERTVILLE, MI | N5543J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1982 | SANTA YSABEL, CA | N733ZR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1982 | WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ | N738QM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1982 | CUMBERLAND ISLA, GA | N734YY | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1982 | 5M E. GREENSBUR, KS | N1589E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1982 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N5745T | 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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