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 13, 1985 VERMILLION, KS N5649E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 1985 HOUSTON, TX N73849 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1984 GOLD HILL, NC N737MW Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 1984 ARLINGTON, TX N5521D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1984 NANTUCKET, MA N739ZU Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1984 WIKIEUP, AZ N5001E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1984 LANSING, IL N75915 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1984 COCOA BEACH, FL N2493E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 01, 1983 TRUCKEE, CA N6134E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 09, 1983 WOODLAND, CA N76073 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1983 LOS ALAMOS, NM N2380E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1983 TEWKSBURY, MA N737UG Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1983 DENTON, NC N5096K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 MITCHELLVILLE, MD N1657E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1983 COLUMBIA, CA N6669E Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 04, 1983 CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO N1996E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1983 MORRILTON, AR N54174 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 19, 1983 MARTINSDALE, MT N6322D Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1983 CANTON, TX N5536E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1982 INDIAN MOUND, IN N739RJ Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 18, 1982 BUCYRUS, OH N5117E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1982 CLE ELUM, WA N1295F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1982 PINE SPRINGS, AZ N5357J Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1982 JAMAICA, NY N9426E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1982 SCHELLSBURG, PA N5017E Minor 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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