Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 1986 | AMERICAN FALLS, ID | N6486J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1986 | GRAIN VALLEY, MO | N3979L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1986 | NEW SMYRNA, FL | N3870L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1986 | CONCRETE, WA | N734LQ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1986 | MANY, LA | N5234K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1986 | MILWAUKEE, WI | N80167 | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1986 | WAUPUN, WI | N1636Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 27, 1986 | SPRINGERVILLE, AZ | N61572 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 1986 | QUEMADO, NM | N8935V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1986 | GORDONSVILLE, VA | N7191Q | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1986 | ANDOVER, NJ | N739SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1986 | WASHINGTON, NC | N1975E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1986 | CARLSBAD, CA | N9253H | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1986 | CLEWISTON, FL | N8886U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1986 | ST. CLOUD, MN | N5466D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1986 | RENTON, WA | N739UW | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1986 | ONTARIO, CA | N55386 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1986 | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | N1507V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1986 | RENTON, WA | N738XX | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1986 | NAPA, CA | N736HV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1986 | LAKE JACKSON, TX | N52768 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 01, 1986 | ALEXANDER CITY, AL | N52238 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1986 | STRATHMORE, CA | N7672T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 25, 1986 | BARABOO, WI | N46675 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1986 | TOMBALL, TX | N98523 | 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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