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
Sep 30, 1987 RANGLEY, CO N62938 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1987 FRANKFORT, IL N5196K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1987 LAKEVILLE, MN N3599F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1987 CHUCKEY, TN N3885R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 1987 MURFREESBORO, TN N733JZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1987 SANTA MONICA, CA N5366K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1987 FITCHBURG, MA N99151 Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1987 PINCKNEYVILLE, IL N9543B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1987 FESTUS, MO N13568 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1987 SCOTTDALE, PA N2467U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 13, 1987 EDMOND, OK N179FR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1987 JEFFERSON, WI N84352 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 1987 JERSEYVILLE, IL N5343K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1987 W. MIFFLIN, PA N80376 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 PERHAM, MN N734GF Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 LEBANON, OH N3970S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 CABIN, WV N65721 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 LEE VINING, CA N6122G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1987 TAPPAHANNOCK, VA N78505 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1987 FORTUNA, CA N246WB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1987 SONORA, CA N737SL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1987 MISSING ACFT, CA N65797 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1987 WHEELING, IL N54452 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987 TEMPLE BAR, AZ N733TA Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987 BAXLEY, GA N4275F 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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