Cessna 172N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1178 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08, 1983 | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | N734RL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1983 | JAFFREY, NH | N738SF | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1983 | SOUTH FORK, MO | N1298F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1983 | CUERO, TX | N734ZR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1983 | MAYFLOWER, AR | N4505E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1983 | PINEVILLE, LA | N4862G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1982 | CLANTON, AL | N609CW | Fatal (1) | 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 |
| Oct 30, 1982 | PANOCHE, CA | N5223J | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1982 | LAKE OF THE OZA, MO | N6339F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1982 | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | N739UY | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 1982 | SANTA FE, NM | N6215D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1982 | OREM, UT | N5380D | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 1982 | MILFORD, MI | N4967G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1982 | EL PORTAL, CA | N2996E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1982 | NEAR WESTBAY, FL | N5186D | Fatal (3) | destroyed | 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 17, 1982 | HULEN, OK | N5608J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1982 | SANTA YSABEL, CA | N733ZR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1982 | 5M E. GREENSBUR, KS | N1589E | Fatal (1) | 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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