Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1988 | NORMAN, OK | N20129 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1988 | ROCHESTER, NH | N1061F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1988 | JACKSON, TN | N6285E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1988 | TEMECULA, CA | N5135K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1988 | WAKEMAN, OH | N633BC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1988 | FT. WAYNE, IN | N5499K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 1988 | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | N52794 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1988 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N4914D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1988 | BRIGHTON, MI | N8863U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1988 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | N52535 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1988 | KIMBALL, NE | N12600 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1988 | CHUGIAK, AK | N2423U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1988 | RED LODGE, MT | N20484 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 1988 | HENDERSON, NV | N2249E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1988 | ORLANDO, FL | N54119 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1988 | ST. ANTHONY, ID | N2320E | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1988 | FOND DU LAC, WI | N75716 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 22, 1988 | DUCHESNE, UT | N4897G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 1988 | VASHON ISLAND, WA | N5328K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1988 | ILIAMNA, AK | N9974V | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1988 | EVERETT, WA | N2811Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1988 | BUFFALO, MN | N7895G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1988 | JENISON, MI | N62877 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1988 | RED LAKE FALLS, MN | N8122U | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 1988 | CONVERSE, IN | N46701 | Serious (1) | — | 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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