Cessna 172P Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 696 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

696

All Events

439

Incidents

104

Minor

55

Serious

96

Fatal (200 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 05, 1987 CABIN, WV N65721 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1987 MISSING ACFT, CA N65797 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1987 INDEPENDENCE, CA N55186 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 29, 1987 KENNESAW, GA N52995 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1987 BERWICK, ME N55309 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 31, 1987 CUYAMA, CA N62127 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 05, 1986 SEATTLE, WA N99034 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 BRINNON, WA N51698 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1985 CEDAR CITY, UT N54168 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1984 WEBBERS FALLS, OK N52270 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1984 FORTRESS CREEK, AK N54173 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1984 ST. JOSEPH, MI N52444 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1984 HAVERHILL, MA N65491 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 22, 1983 LANDER, WY N54609 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1983 2NM E. OF BLYN, WA N52363 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1982 NEAR MAIDER, NC N53460 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 05, 1982 NEAR MYAKKA CIT, FL N63836 Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 23, 1982 DILLON, MI N4AM Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1982 GALLATIN, TN N5313K Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1982 3NM SE SCAPPOOS, OR N7335F Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 1982 OSAGE, WY N64093 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.
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