Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1984 | Grangeville, ID | N6522R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1984 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N5299U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1984 | MARIETTA, PA | N9508B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 07, 1984 | BIG LAKE, AK | N4856V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1983 | CROSS CITY, FL | N9682B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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 |
| Jun 05, 1983 | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | N4789R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1983 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | N6207R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 1983 | NEWTON, KS | N5533R | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1983 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N6418V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1983 | WENDEN, AZ | N9645B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 06, 1983 | SAN ANGELO, TX | N5276U | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 01, 1983 | SEDONA, AZ | N5262U | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 1982 | MIDDLETOWN, PA | N5223V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1982 | SANTA ANA, CA | N6428V | Minor | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1982 | PROSPECT, KY | N5115U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 1982 | LABELLE, FL | N5143V | Minor | destroyed | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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