Cessna 172R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 422 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 1987 | CALISTOGA, CA | N5234U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1987 | CUBERO, NM | N5247V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1987 | KETTLE FALLS, WA | N9747B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1987 | CAMP DOUGLAS, WI | N4601V | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 1985 | SANTA ROSA, NM | N758UA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1985 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N6419R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | WILSALL, MT | N6156R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 1985 | WICHITA, KS | N7190C | Fatal | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1984 | RED FEATHER LAK, CO | N5096R | Fatal (3) | 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 |
| Feb 12, 1984 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N5299U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1983 | CROSS CITY, FL | N9682B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1983 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N6418V | 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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