Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 12, 1987 JAMESTOWN, CA N7797X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 11, 1987 PLACERVILLE, CA N5577T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1987 PINTURA, UT N9447B Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1987 DANVILLE, IL N52263 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1987 CUMMING, GA N7140G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 05, 1987 STAMFORD, CT N9538L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 1987 NORFOLK, MA N53461 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 02, 1987 SWEET SPRINGS, MO N46094 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 01, 1987 MARLBORO, MA N6439D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1987 MIDLAND, TX N3931L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1987 TITUSVILLE, FL N4207F Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 23, 1987 LLANO, TX N9875B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 23, 1987 SWAINSBORO, GA N4946G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 23, 1987 MIDWAY, TX N4357R Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 17, 1987 LAMONI, IA N8508U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 17, 1987 BROOKVILLE, OH N737WU Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1987 REFUGIO, TX N9693B Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1987 INDIAN HEAD, MD N9WB Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1987 LOWMOOR, VA N3075E Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1987 ONEONTA, NY N1677F Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1987 CALISTOGA, CA N5234U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 45 NW ANCHORAGE, AK N3128L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 GRAND BAY, AL N5647R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 HILTON HEAD, SC N66090 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 THOMSON, GA N5266E 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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