Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1987 | CUBERO, NM | N5247V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1987 | MARIETTA, GA | N64191 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1987 | BAILEYVILLE, IL | N8207B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1987 | BURNS, OR | N2007Y | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1987 | CLEAR, AK | N5530T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1987 | KELSO, WA | CGHKY | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1987 | CAMILIA, GA | N7559T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1987 | JACKSONVILLE, AL | N733DQ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1987 | KETTLE FALLS, WA | N9747B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1987 | SWITZ CITY, IN | N1418Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1987 | COVELO, CA | N98782 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1987 | BINGHAMTON, NY | N98494 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1987 | PT. MACKENZIE, AK | N7169A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1987 | STOW, OH | N62953 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 04, 1987 | PLAINFIELD, CT | N99171 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1987 | WHITEMARSH, MD | N54905 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1987 | BELLEVILLE, MI | N96593 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1987 | PAHRUMP, NV | N8696B | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1987 | CUT BANK, MT | N9748T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1987 | GROTON, CT | N53461 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1987 | ASPEN, CO | N4709R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1987 | KERNVILLE, CA | N52331 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1987 | CUSTER, SD | N2346U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1987 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N61897 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1987 | TROY, MI | N6341D | 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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