Cessna 172R Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

422

All Events

299

Incidents

35

Minor

21

Serious

64

Fatal (118 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 30, 1985 EVANSTON, WY N9455D Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1985 UPLAND, CA N6225R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1985 PORTLAND, IN N9584B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 1985 PONTIAC, MI N6312R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 09, 1985 LAWRENCEVILLE, IL N6464R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 04, 1985 CAMARILLO, CA N5194U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1984 EL MONTE, CA N6456V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1984 MERIDEN, CT N4669V Incident minor Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1984 WHEELING, IL N4608V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1984 POMPANO BEACH, FL N6145V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 22, 1984 Grangeville, ID N6522R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 29, 1984 MARIETTA, PA N9508B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 07, 1984 BIG LAKE, AK N4856V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1983 MONTICELLO, AR N5092U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1983 SHELL LAKE, WI N4963V Incident — Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1983 DAYTON, OH N4929V Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 31, 1983 PLATTSBURGH, NY N6207R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 15, 1983 WENDEN, AZ N9645B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 06, 1983 SAN ANGELO, TX N5276U Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 1982 MIDDLETOWN, PA N5223V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 13, 1982 PROSPECT, KY N5115U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 07, 1982 PLUSH, OR N6247R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 03, 1982 PALMER, MA N9678B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1982 WHEELING, IL N6492V 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.
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