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 |
| Feb 12, 1987 | FERGUS FALLS, MN | N734MV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1986 | MIDDLEBURG, FL | N739SV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1986 | RAYMOND, OH | N4767E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1986 | ALTADENA, CA | N1048F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1986 | DEL RIO, TX | N8423E | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1986 | ANDOVER, NJ | N739SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 1986 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N2113E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1985 | MT CARMEL, IL | N738PL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1985 | ROCHESTER, NH | N734PX | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 22, 1985 | CLAYTON, GA | N3177E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1985 | HALLS, TN | N2858E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1985 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N1423E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 1985 | REMOTE, OR | N4871G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1985 | WHITE CLOUD, MI | N23TC | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1984 | LIVERMORE, CA | N5184D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 1984 | JAMUL, CA | N9405E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 1984 | HOOPESTON, IL | N734ML | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1984 | QUINLAN, TX | N46ER | Fatal (2) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Sep 09, 1984 | LISLE, IL | N5289D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 1984 | NANTUCKET, MA | N4950G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1984 | SUMMERVILLE, SC | N3JR | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1984 | NASHVILLE, TN | N733GY | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1984 | KENT, WA | N4603F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 1983 | ELKO, NV | N739YL | Fatal (2) | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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