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
Oct 04, 1985 ANNAPOLIS, MD N4691G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1985 CANTON, OH N8347U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1985 LONDON, KY N20273 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1985 CRIVITZ, WI N52142 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 01, 1985 WINNEMUCCA, NV N53432 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 01, 1985 CHAPEL HILL, NC N2765U Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1985 MONTAUK, NY N6525J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1985 FERNLY, NV N52202 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1985 CANADA FALLS LK, ME N54103 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1985 HOLLYWOOD, FL N4688D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1985 SANTA ROSA, NM N758UA Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1985 BIRMINGHAM, AL N5227K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 HALLS, TN N2858E Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 BRINNON, WA N51698 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 FREEMONT, OH N9391H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 MINERAL WELLS, TX N6290R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 CAMERON, MO N46175 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 HUNTINGTON BCH, CA N4840G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1985 KALONA, IA N78227 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1985 SHIRLEYVILLE, AK N6951A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 18, 1985 WARE, MA N738SA Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1985 WRAY, CO N61788 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1985 EMPORIA, KS N61624 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1985 WESLEY CHAPEL, FL N89989 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1985 BLOCK ISLAND, RI N1423E Fatal (2) destroyed 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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