Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1985 | LAS VEGAS, NM | N4849V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 03, 1985 | MT. LAFAYETTE, NH | N5281U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 03, 1985 | EAST LIVERPOOL, OH | N6208V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 1985 | SANTA ROSA, NM | N758UA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1985 | MINERAL WELLS, TX | N6290R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1985 | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | N4772R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1985 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N6419R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 1985 | EVANSTON, WY | N9455D | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | WILSALL, MT | N6156R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 1985 | UPLAND, CA | N6225R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 1985 | WICHITA, KS | N7190C | Fatal | minor | 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 26, 1984 | RED FEATHER LAK, CO | N5096R | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 1984 | LEE VINING, CA | N5269V | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1984 | WHEELING, IL | N4608V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1984 | POMPANO BEACH, FL | N6145V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1984 | LAKESIDE, AZ | N9700B | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1984 | DALLAS, GA | N6293V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 29, 1984 | WOODBURY, MN | N6446V | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 1984 | GREELEY, CO | N6521R | Serious (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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